Brides of Maracoor: A Novel

The first book in Gregory Maguire's new series, Another Day, follows Elphaba's granddaughter, Rain, as she washes ashore on a foreign island and is taken in by a community of single women committed to obscure devotional practices. The trilogy will follow her into the unmapped badlands of Maracoor before she learns how to turn her broom homeward, back to her family and her lover, back to Oz.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

The captivating first installment in a thrilling three-book series, inspired by the beloved Wicked Years from the acclaimed multimillion-copy bestselling author Gregory Maguire, delves into the captivating story of Elphaba's granddaughter, the mysterious and intriguing Rain.

Ten years ago, in this enchanting season, Gregory Maguire brought the series he began with Wicked to a poignant conclusion with the fourth and final volume of the Wicked Years, his heartfelt and elegiac Out of Oz. However, the world of Oz is far from gone, for Maguire has unveiled a new series that promises to transport readers back to the magical realm twenty-five years after the first installment of Wicked captivated hearts.

The Brides of Maracoor, the captivating first volume in this thrilling trilogy, introduces us to Rain, Elphaba's granddaughter, as she washes ashore on a distant island, comatose from a tragic accident. Fate brings her into the embrace of a community of single women, who are devoted to obscure and mysterious devotional practices. As the mainland of Maracoor faces a relentless assault from a foreign navy, the island's civil-servant overseer grapples with the unsettling realization that an alien arrival on the shores of Maracoor could jeopardize the stability and well-being of an entire nation.

In this captivating tale, the line between myth and magic blurs, as Rain embarks on a journey that takes her from the island outpost into the uncharted and perilous badlands of Maracoor. Along the way, she unravels the secrets of her past and discovers the incredible powers that lie within her. As Rain prepares to return home to her family and her beloved lover, Oz, the land of beauty, suffering, mystery, injustice, and possibility serves as a poignant reminder of the troubled yet sacred terrain of our own lives.

The trilogy Another Day promises to take readers on a thrilling and emotional journey as Rain navigates the complexities of her world and learns the true meaning of courage, sacrifice, and love. Prepare to be swept away by the enchanting prose, intricate world-building, and unforgettable characters that make Gregory Maguire's writing a timeless masterpiece.

Weight: 662g
Dimension: 167 x 242 x 37 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063093966