Mitchison, Naomi

The Corn King and Spring Queen

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ISBN 13:: 9780862412876
author:: Mitchison, Naomi
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Canongate Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 672
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.2 x 4.6 cm
Genre:: Fantasy, Epic, ,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

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The Corn King and the Spring Queen by Naomi Mitchison is set against the backdrop of ancient civilisations along the Black Sea. This tale of love, magic, and power tells of Erif Der's arranged marriage to Tarrik the Corn King, forcing her to use her witchcraft to break his hold. However, their paths are intertwined when Tarrik rescues a philosopher from a shipwreck, leading to a journey that will change him forever. As Erif and Tarrik navigate their complicated relationship, they embark on a quest for discovery that will bring new knowledge and reunite them. With its blend of tenderness, beauty, and dark magic, this novel explores the complexities of human nature. Through Naomi Mitchison's writing, the boundaries between love, power, and magic are expertly woven together, creating a captivating narrative that spans centuries.

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