Description
Transport yourself into a vivid world of Slavic folklore with this stunning debut fantasy novel. Marisha, seeking to escape a bleak future and desperate for money, takes a job with the enigmatic Baba Zima. As she navigates Baba Zima’s magical house on chicken feet, she becomes entangled in a quest for a cure to the sleeping plague that threatens her world.
Despite the challenges posed by Baba Zima’s cruelty and her rebellious apprentice Olena, Marisha embarks on a perilous journey to unlock the secrets of the plague. Along the way, she uncovers a web of connections between the illness, her family’s past, and haunting dreams that seem to foretell her fate.
Join Marisha as she delves into a world of mystery and magic, where nothing is as it seems, and danger lurks at every turn. Perfect for fans of SPINNING SILVER and HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE, this spellbinding tale will captivate readers with its rich folklore, intricate plot, and captivating characters.