Naondel
Naondel by Maria Turtschaninoff, published by Pushkin Press in 2018, is a captivating work of juvenile fiction that delves into themes of power and resistance. Set in the opulent palace of Ohaddin, the narrative centers around women who are bound by the oppressive demands of the Master, who possesses a deadly and secret power. Each woman, brought to the palace under different circumstances, harbors her own unique abilities, including healing, dream control, and foresight, as they navigate their constrained existence.
In this edition, readers will explore the intricate lives of these women as they wait and plan for their escape from their gilded captivity. The story unfolds through their written accounts and dreams of freedom, culminating in a moment of reckoning when they seek revenge against their oppressor. With a page count of 448, this English-language edition invites readers into a richly imagined world where fantasy and magic intertwine with the struggle for autonomy.
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In the opulent palace of Ohaddin, women have one purpose — to obey. Some were brought here as girls, captured and enslaved; some as servants; some as wives. All of them must do what the Master tells them, for he wields a deadly and secret power. But the women have powers too. One is a healer. One can control dreams. One is a warrior. One can see everything that is coming. In their golden prison, the women wait. They plan. They write down their stories. They dream of a refuge, a safe place where girls can be free. And, finally, when the moon glows red, they will have their revenge…
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