Midnight in Everwood

In the darkness of night, magic awaits in Nottingham, 1906. Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina, but her dancing days are numbered. When a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighboring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta's life. After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic darker than anyone could imagine. She must find a way to return home before she is trapped in Everwood's enchanting grip forever.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Stephanie Garber, the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Curse for True Love, has crafted a mesmerizing tale that will transport you to a world of sugar-sweet enchantment. Set in Nottingham, 1906, Marietta Stelle yearns to pursue her dream of becoming a ballerina, but as Christmas approaches, her dancing days are numbered. Faced with the impending pressure to marry and settle into society, Marietta's life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious toymaker, Dr. Drosselmeier, purchases a neighboring townhouse. This heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta's life, as Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve.

However, Marietta soon discovers that this set carries a magic all its own, a darkness that surpasses anyone's imagination. As the clock strikes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family's ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, nestled in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. With time running out, she must embark on a perilous journey to return home before she becomes forever entrapped in the enchanting grip of Everwood.

In this captivating tale, readers are invited to immerse themselves in a world of festive fun and discover the true magic of Christmas. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery, as Marietta navigates through a treacherous path filled with challenges and obstacles. The vivid descriptions and intricate plot will keep you spellbound from start to finish, leaving you longing for more.

Midnight in Everwood has already captured the hearts of readers worldwide, with many praising it as the perfect winter fairy tale. Sarah Morgan, The Christmas Escape, describes it as "the perfect winter fairy tale," while Jennifer Saint, Atalanta, praises it as a "deliciously dark retelling of The Nutcracker." Heidi Swain, Underneath the Christmas Tree, calls it "sumptuous and spellbinding," and Cari Thomas, Threadneedle, praises it as "beautifully spun and wildly imagined." Veronica Henry, Christmas at the Beach Hut, describes it as "enchanting! The perfect Christmas treat."

With its enchanting prose, captivating characters, and festive atmosphere, Midnight in Everwood is a must-read for anyone who loves a good winter story. So, grab a warm blanket, a cup of hot cocoa, and immerse yourself in this magical world, where love, magic, and adventure await.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 197 x 127 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008450700