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.

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 everyw here. Each chapter is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfect
collector's item to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old.

An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air
author Holly Black

About the Author
Holly Black (Author)
Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels, including the Novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, the Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, Book of Night. 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 with a secret library.

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. * Kirk *
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 9781471410017
Author Holly Black
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Hot Key Books
Publisher Hot Key Books
Weight(grams) 490g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 155mm * 15mm