Thief on the Winged Horse

The Kendricks have been making world-famous dolls for over 200 years, but their dolls are coveted for the magic they hold. When a valuable doll is stolen, Persephone Kendrick sees a chance to grasp all she desires, but only someone with knowledge of magic could have committed the crime. Adele Parks calls it "captivating, inventive and tender," while the Guardian describes it as an "atmospheric examination of gender inequality." Woman & Home calls it an "addictive fantasy with a smart feminist twist," and iNews calls it "a magical tale that blends very human people with a hidden world of enchantment."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Head of Zeus

The Kendricks have been making world-famous dolls for over 200 years, but their dolls are coveted for the magic that can provoke bucolic bliss or consuming paranoia at a single touch. Persephone Kendrick longs to learn her ancestors' craft, but only men may know the secrets of the workshop. When a handsome stranger arrives claiming doll-making talent and blood ties to the family, she sees a chance to grasp all she desires. But then, one night, the firm's most valuable doll is stolen. Only someone with knowledge of magic could have taken her. Only a Kendrick could have committed this crime. Captivating, inventive, and tender, Adele Parks' novel is an atmospheric examination of gender inequality. Guardian describes it as a magical tale that blends very human people with a hidden world of enchantment. Woman & Home calls it an addictive fantasy with a smart feminist twist. iNews praises its "gripping" plot and "compelling" characters.

Weight: 278g
Dimension: 199 x 128 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789543834