Hemlock & Silver

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kindHealer Anja regularly drinks poison. Not to die, but to save— seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat, and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick.Or it might be the thing that kills them all.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

"A new favorite! Hemlock & Silver achieves the extraordinary feat of feeling both classic and unique. Masterful storytelling with an unforgettable heroine, creepy magic, and a fantastic cat! I almost wish I hadn't read it so I could read it again for the first time!"

Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf

"Hemlock & Silver is T. Kingfisher at her best―clever, romantic, and a hell of a good time."

Heather Fawcett, New York Times bestselling author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies Praise for the works of T. Kingfisher:

"This is T. Kingfisher at her finest. Continuing in her tradition of horror-tinged, fairytale-inspired storytelling, Kingfisher pairs a wonderfully offbeat fantasy narrative with her signature wit, which compares favourably with the likes of Terry Pratchett. It's impossible not to root for our clever, unapologetically bumbling protagonist, Healer Anja. Hemlock & Silver is as delightful as it is impressive."

The New York Times

"Full of melancholy charm. . . . it’s such a pleasure to read."

Paste

"T. Kingfisher’s delicate, bittersweet style of fantasy is like nothing else on shelves at the moment. . . . a perfect blend of sharp-edged humor and horror-tinged heart."

Peter S. Beagle, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author of The Last Unicorn

"Kingfisher never fails to dazzle."

NPR

"Kingfisher’s fairyland is full of teeth, wonder and horror; what’s dark is very dark, but what’s good will give you warmth. By the last page, my heart was mended.”

Travis Baldree, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes

"A wonderful entwining of darkness & whimsy."

The Washington Post

"Refreshing. . . . a true comfort read, in which gentleness endures despite outrageous cruelty.”

Naomi Novik, New York Times bestselling author of A Deadly Education and Uprooted

"Absolutely delightful and full of charm and truth."

Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of the Tortall series --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

“Haunting and unusual."

About the Author

T. KINGFISHER (she/her)writes fantasy, horror, and occasional oddities, including Nettle & Bone, What Moves the Dead, Thornhedge, A House with Good Bones, and A Sorceress Comes to Call. Under a pen name, she also writes bestselling children's books. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, dogs, and chickens who may or may not be possessed. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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