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.
Juliet Marillier is an award-winning writer of historical fantasy. She loves mythology and folklore, strong characters and compelling stories. And dogs. Every book should have dogs.