Spinning silver: a rich and enchanting fairytale retelling from the author of uprooted by naomi novik is a beautifully written paperback edition for readers who love layered fairy tales, strong heroines, and immersive fantasy. Perfect for parents, teachers, or gift buyers searching for a standout book collection addition or a single paperback edition to delight teens and adults alike, this brand new copy blends folklore, moral complexity, and vivid worldbuilding. In this captivating retelling, naomi novik reimagines classic motifs with emotional depth and inventive stakes. The novel centers on miryem, the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, who faces her family’s slide into poverty when her gentle father refuses to collect debts. Determined to change their fate, miryem hardens her heart and takes up the work of collection in their village. Her uncanny success gives rise to rumours that she can turn silver into gold a claim that draws the attention of the fairy king of winter. When the fairy king sets miryem an impossible challenge, the consequences are grave: failure means death, but success may lead to a destiny worse than death. As miryem struggles to meet the demand placed upon her, her actions ripple outward, entangling the unhappy daughter of a lord and binding fate, fortune, and family together in unexpected ways. This rich narrative explores themes of power, responsibility, resilience, and the human cost of survival. Product details condition: brand new for...