Mother Thorn

Take my hand. Let’s walk into a world full of surprises. You won’t find a wicked witch, a magic wand, or a sleeping princess in these fairy tales. But there’s a troubled toad, a dog or three, a pot of pea soup and a soldier who’s longing for a roof over her head and a cure for her broken heart. Lara’s life of lonely drudgery changes when she gains an unlikely friend and learns that acts of kindness can bring their own rewards. High-born Niamh knows the kennel boy is her soulmate, but when she seeks help from the Otherworld, her future takes a surprising turn. Bella runs away from home on a stormy night and finds shelter in a strange old house, where she meets a shy kitchen hand, his ambitious mother, and a hungry mouse. Young soldier Katrin makes her weary way homeward after a terrible defeat. A chance encounter with an old woman plunges Katrin into an adventure involving dogs, treasure and a lost tinder box. Mother Thorn and Other Tales of Courage and Kindness is a collection of four reimagined fairy tales written by Juliet Marillier and illustrated by Kathleen Jennings. It is suitable for readers aged 12+, and for adults who love fairy tales and folklore. Mother Thorn will be published in late November 2020 by Serenity Press. Keep an eye on Juliet's social media for pre-order information.