The Wicked Wolves of Windsor: and other fairytales

Meet a horse that tells only lies, wolves who speak of curses, and a magical raven who utters riddles. Six individual modern fairytales inspired by favorites with light and dark tales. From the landscapes of medieval castles, modern skyscrapers, and Regency ballrooms, this short story collection features strong female leads and women saving themselves.

The Wicked Wolves of Windsor

Between the wicked wolves of the Wild Hunt and her violent father, Doireann needs all of her wits to survive. A dark retelling of Red Riding Hood in a magical fantasy England, post WWI.

The Queen’s Favorite

Queen Elaine and her talking horse must speak the truth to free themselves from a monster. An empowering tale of surviving domestic violence set in a medieval landscape.

A Society of Heartless Women

Murder, betrayal, and revenge is in fashion in this Jane Austen horror satire set in Regency Bath, England.

Granny Starseed

Between drownings and gunfire, when will granny leave? A hippy witch and her talking raven upset the lives of her family when she comes to visit their suburban home.

Milking Time

A magical fantasy set in Regency England, where a not-so-ordinary farm girl duels a sorcerer.

The Prince Learns a Lesson

A graduate student is given an impossible task: transform a spoiled prince within three days. A contemporary magical fairytale.

© 2019 Rook and Castle Press (Lydbog): 9781733456616

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Lydbog: 17. september 2019