Darkwood

In the book "Gretel Mudd and the Darkwood," magic is forbidden, but Gretel Mudd is accused of witchcraft and forced to flee into the neighboring Darkwood, where she meets friendly witches and monsters. She must save the Darkwood and her home village from the Huntsmen and unravel the lies that have demonized magical beings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2019
Publisher: Prelude Books

In the enchanting realm of Myrsina, a place where magic is strictly forbidden and a multitude of other abominations are deemed unaccepted, the fate of a young girl named Gretel Mudd becomes intertwined with a web of mystery and danger. Gretel, who possesses a remarkable talent for mathematics, finds herself caught in the crosshairs of the sinister masked Huntsmen, who accuse her of practicing witchcraft. Faced with the imminent threat of persecution, Gretel is compelled to flee into the neighboring Darkwood, a realm where witches and monsters roam free.

As she navigates through the treacherous paths of the Darkwood, Gretel stumbles upon a diverse group of extraordinary beings. Among them is Buttercup, a witch with the remarkable ability to transform objects into delectable gingerbread creations. Jack Trott, a young man with a green thumb, possesses the power to make plants grow at will, while the White Knight, accompanied by his loyal band of dwarves, emerges as a formidable protector. Moreover, Gretel encounters a peculiar talking spider named Trevor, who possesses a wealth of knowledge and wisdom.

What begins as a desperate quest for survival soon transforms into an exploration of the truth behind the lies that have demonized magical beings for generations. Gretel realizes that the Huntsmen and their followers have propagated fear and misinformation to control the population and maintain their power. With the Huntsmen relentlessly pursuing her, Gretel must act swiftly to save both the Darkwood and her home village.

Along the way, Gretel uncovers the intricate web of rhetoric and deceit that has been woven to keep the magic hidden from the eyes of the masses. She confronts the prejudices and misconceptions that have led to the persecution of magical beings and fights to shed light on the true nature of these extraordinary creatures.

In this modern fairy tale, the reader is taken on a captivating journey into the Darkwood, where the boundaries between good and evil blur, and the true nature of magic is revealed. With its captivating characters, intricate plot, and themes of bravery, self-discovery, and the power of compassion, "The Darkwood" will bewitch adults and younger readers alike.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 193 x 132 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788421416