Dark and Deepest Red
Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore, published by Feiwel & Friends on January 14, 2020, is a young adult fiction novel that intertwines elements of fantasy and contemporary storytelling. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds across two timelines, beginning in the summer of 1518 in Strasbourg, where a mysterious illness causes women to dance uncontrollably, leading to accusations of witchcraft against Lavinia and her family. In the present day, Rosella Oliva finds herself bound to a pair of red shoes that compel her to dance, drawing her into a connection with Emil, who holds secrets about the historical events that haunt their lives.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of magic and emotion as the story explores themes of passion and betrayal. The dual narratives reveal the impact of the past on the present, as Rosella and Emil seek to uncover the truth behind the dancing fever that has linked their fates. With its lush prose, Dark and Deepest Red delves into the complexities of love and identity, while also touching on elements of fairy tales and folklore. This edition invites readers to experience a unique blend of history and fantasy, making it a thought-provoking addition to the genre.
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With Anna-Marie McLemore’s signature lush prose, Dark and Deepest Red pairs the forbidding magic of a fairy tale with a modern story of passion and betrayal.
Summer, 1518. A strange sickness sweeps through Strasbourg: women dance in the streets, some until they fall down dead. As rumors of witchcraft spread, suspicion turns toward Lavinia and her family, and Lavinia may have to do the unimaginable to save herself and everyone she loves.
Five centuries later, a pair of red shoes seal to Rosella Oliva’s feet, making her dance uncontrollably. They draw her toward a boy who knows the dancing fever’s history better than anyone: Emil, whose family was blamed for the fever five hundred years ago. But there’s more to what happened in 1518 than even Emil knows, and discovering the truth may decide whether Rosella survives the red shoes.
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