The Wicked Wolves of Windsor

485 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 6h4min.
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 WindsorBetween 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 FavoriteQueen 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 WomenMurder, betrayal, and revenge is in fashion in this Jane Austen horror satire set in Regency Bath, England.Granny StarseedBetween 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 TimeA magical fantasy set in Regency England, where a not-so-ordinary farm girl duels a sorcerer.The Prince Learns a LessonA graduate student is given an impossible task: transform a spoiled prince within three days. A contemporary magical fairytale.