Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue...

Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.

This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black, with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai

About the Author
Holly Black (Author)
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books including the novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Spiderwick Chronicles, her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien. She has been a finalist for an Eisner Award and the Lodestar Award and the recipient of the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house wth a secret library. She invites you to visit her online at blackholly.com.

Rovina Cai (Illustrator)
Rovina Cai is a freelance illustrator who works across a variety of genres. Her poetic imagery has served as book covers, posters and interior art for novels and picture books. She recently won the World Fantasy Award for best artist. Her work has also been recognised by organisations like the Society of Illustrators, and the Children's Book Council of Australia. Rovina works out of a cosy studio in Melbourne, Australia, in an old building that was once a convent and is possibly haunted.



Reviews
Black continues to build an ever-expanding mythos with her Faerie stories [that] offers new delights along with familiar moments retold. Fans will rejoice in every dark, luscious moment. * Kirkus Reviews *
What a decadently fun way to return to Elfhame. * Nerd Daily *
Delightfully written, I savoured every line from the first line to the last. Holly Black just knows exactly what to say to break your heart * The Young Folks *
Pair this with Rovina Cai's amazing illustrations and this is a jewel of a book. * LoveReading4Kids *



Book Information
ISBN 9781471409981
Author Holly Black
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Hot Key Books
Publisher Hot Key Books
Weight(grams) 655g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 30mm