Tsarina Scholar Woodsman Thief

In this enchanting fairytale, which Kirkus Reviews calls "intriguing and lyrical," a pair of estranged siblings, a tsarina, and a woodsman must band together to outwit a crooked duke who wants them allâ€"and isn’t particular as to “dead” or “alive.” Here be dragons and sirens, magical gifts and dread debts, deeds noble and foolhardy. With a touch of Narnia and a dash of Baba Yaga, it’s a tale that reads like balm for the weary in soul.

“A charming tale brimming with magic, beauty, action, and memorable characters.” - Kirkus Reviews

Glance over the first lines. Peruse the first chapter. And then find your coziest reading nook and settle in, preferably with a “Do Not Disturb” sign nearby.

“A charming tale brimming with magic, beauty, action, and memorable characters.... Swanson ably juggles everything and everyone, delivering both an intriguing plot and lyrical prose that may remind some readers of Erin Morgenstern’s The Starless Sea ... Our verdict: get it.” - Kirkus Reviews