The Seventh Bride
The Seventh Bride by T. Kingfisher, published by 47North in 2015, is a fantasy novel that explores themes of family life and marriage through a dark fairy tale lens. The story follows young Rhea, a miller’s daughter, who is taken aback when the nobleman Lord Crevan proposes marriage. As she navigates the complexities of her engagement, Rhea discovers the sinister truth about her betrothed’s past and the fate of his previous wives, who are imprisoned in his enchanted castle.
In this edition, readers will find Rhea facing a series of magical tasks set by Lord Crevan, each more perilous than the last. With the clock ticking, she must summon her resourcefulness and bravery to rally the other wives and confront the sorcerer before she is bound to him forever. This narrative intertwines elements of dark fantasy with traditional fairy tale motifs, offering a unique perspective on the challenges of autonomy and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. The book spans 236 pages and is presented in English.
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Young Rhea is a miller’s daughter of low birth, so she is understandably surprised when a mysterious nobleman, Lord Crevan, shows up on her doorstep and proposes marriage. Since commoners don’t turn down lords–no matter how sinister they may seem–Rhea is forced to agree to the engagement.
Lord Crevan demands that Rhea visit his remote manor before their wedding. Upon arrival, she discovers that not only was her betrothed married six times before, but his previous wives are all imprisoned in his enchanted castle. Determined not to share their same fate, Rhea asserts her desire for freedom. In answer, Lord Crevan gives Rhea a series of magical tasks to complete, with the threat “Come back before dawn, or else I’ll marry you.”
With time running out and each task more dangerous and bizarre than the last, Rhea must use her resourcefulness, compassion, and bravery to rally the other wives and defeat the sorcerer before he binds her to him forever.
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