Tales From the Hinterland

A collection of twelve original fairytales by Melissa Albert, set in the creepy, haunting fairytale world first introduced in her Hazel Wood series. With beautiful interior illustrations by Nick Hayes, the book is praised for its magical, mesmerizing, and inventive storytelling. It is not safe inside these pages, and once you enter, you may never want to leave.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 14 January 2021
\n Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
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Grimm's Fairy Tales Meets Ransom Riggs in This Deeply Creepy, Gorgeously Illustrated Collection of Twelve Original Pitch-Dark Fairytales

From the internationally bestselling author of The Hazel Wood, Melissa Albert, comes a hauntingly beautiful collection of twelve original pitch-dark fairytales that will transport you into a world of darkness and wonder.

Journey into the Hinterland:

Step into the enigmatic Hinterland, where every page unfolds a wondrously terrible adventure. In this brutal and captivating world, a young woman embarks on a nightmarish encounter with Death, brides are tied to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress meets her demise twice, only to rise again. But beware, for it is not safe within these pages, and once you delve into their depths, you may find it impossible to escape.

A World of Darkness and Wonder:

The stories in this collection are set in the eerie, haunting fairytale world first introduced in Melissa Albert's internationally bestselling and critically acclaimed Hazel Wood series. Featuring stunning interior illustrations by Nick Hayes, this collection promises to captivate readers with its intricate and atmospheric storytelling.

Praise for Melissa Albert:

"Magical, mesmerizing, and inventive." - Karen McManus, bestselling author of One of Us is Lying
"You'll not sleep a wink." - Heat
"The Hazel Wood kept me up all night." - Jennifer Niven, author of All The Bright Places
"Terrifying, magical, and surprisingly funny, it's one of the very best books I've read in years." - Jennifer Niven
"Insidiously beautiful." - Guardian

Prepare to be transported to a realm where nightmares become reality and fairytales take a sinister turn. Melissa Albert's Hinterland is a place where the line between good and evil blurs, and where the darkest secrets are waiting to be uncovered. Don't miss this captivating collection that will leave you breathless and craving for more.

\n Weight: 174g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 19 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780241371893\n \n