Eden v Kentucky je zapadlé městečko, které proslavila jen legenda o E. Starling. Než napsala knihu Podsvětí a zmizela, postavila tady Špaččí dům. Dnes se všichni shodnou, že nejlepší by bylo nechat ho shnít i s dědicem Arthurem Starlingem. Opal ví, že není radno zaplétat se se strašidelnými domy a zádumčivými muži, jenže pak přijde nečekaná pracovní nabídka. A Špaččí dům jí začne připadat jako
Opal je sirota. Žije so svojím mladším bratom Jasperom v motelovej izbe a rozmýšľa nad tým, ako ho dostať preč z mesta, ktoré mu škodí, preč z motela, ktorý nemá budúcnosť, preč zo života, ktorý nikam nesmeruje. Nad sebou Opal vôbec nepremýšľa. Nesníva o ničom – snívanie je luxus pre ľudí, ktorí nie sú sami, pre ľudí, o ktorých sa niekto postará. Aj Opal kedysi snívala. Snívala o dome na kopci
The Everlasting is the stunning next book from Sunday Times bestselling author of Starling House, Alix E. Harrow, taking readers on a fantastical, heroic journey that always ends in tragedy, no matter how many times it repeats - unless they can change their fate.
'A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through . . .absolutely enchanting' Christina Henry, bestselling author of AliceACCORDING TO JANUARY SCALLER, THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO RUN AWAY FROM YOUR OWN STORY, AND THAT'S TO SNEAK INTO SOMEONE ELSE'S . . .In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward
Opal Gravely has spent her life obsessed with the mysterious Starling House – but when its reclusive heir offers her a job, she discovers there may be monsters lurking within. This is just the start of this sweeping, Gothic fairytale . . .
a tale that will sweep you away' Yangsze Choo, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Tiger'A gorgeous and thrilling paean to the ferocious power of women' Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the DreamerIn 1893, there's no such thing as witches. There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and