Mary McMyne
The Book of Gothel
The Book of Gothel
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The Book of Gothel is a retelling of the Rapunzel tale from the witch's perspective, exploring a world of dark magic, mysterious woods, and evil princes. Haelewise, the main character, is shunned by her village and seeks refuge in the legendary tower of Gothel, where she meets Rika, a girl with a secret the Church strives to keep hidden. The book offers a fresh, exciting backstory to one of the most famous villains in fairy tale lore, and is praised for its lush, enchanting storytelling and feminist retelling of the Rapunzel fairy tale.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Everyone is familiar with the tale of Rapunzel in the tower, but do you know the story of the witch who imprisoned her there?
Step into a realm of dark magic, enigmatic woods, and evil princes. This is the truth they never wanted you to know, as only a witch could tell it.
With her peculiar black eyes and even stranger fainting spells, Haelewise is ostracized by her village, and her only solace lies in the stories her mother tells of child-stealing witches, of princes in wolf-skins, and of an ancient tower cloaked in mist where women will find shelter if they are brave enough to seek it.
But when her mother dies, Haelewise is left adrift. With nothing left for her in her village, she sets out to find the tower of legend—a place called Gothel, where Haelewise meets a wise woman willing to take her under her wing.
But Haelewise is not the only woman to seek refuge at Gothel. It is also a haven for a girl named Rika, who carries with her a secret the Church strives to keep hidden. A secret that reveals a dark world of ancient spells and murderous nobles behind the world Haelewise has always known.
The Book of Gothel is a lush, enchanting retelling of the tale of Rapunzel from the witch's perspective, perfect for fans of Circe and The Bear and the Nightingale.
Praise for The Book of Gothel:
"Both gently and fiercely told, The Book of Gothel is a sweeping, sharp story of how history twists into fairy tale and back again." - Hannah Whitten, author of For the Wolf
"McMyne's shimmering debut gives a fresh, exciting backstory to one of the most famous villains in fairy tale lore." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"This gorgeous, feminist retelling of Rapunzel immediately captivates." - Buzzfeed
"McMyne's debut is a reinvention of the Rapunzel fairy tale, a luscious orig." - Buzzfeed
Weight: 276g
Dimension: 196 x 129 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356517711
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