Menewood A Novel
Menewood A Novel by Nicola Griffith, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on October 3, 2023, is a continuation of the narrative established in Hild. This edition spans 720 pages and is presented in English. The story transports readers back to seventh-century Britain, where Hild, now eighteen and a formidable lady of Elmet, is faced with the challenges of a kingdom on the brink of war. As old alliances weaken and rival factions emerge, Hild must navigate a landscape filled with uncertainty and conflict, all while striving to protect her people and her realm.
In Menewood, readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as power, loyalty, and resilience against the backdrop of a medieval setting. Hild’s journey involves not only the physical struggles of war but also the personal growth required to forge a new path for herself and her community. As she draws strength from her surroundings and trains her allies in innovative ways of thinking, the narrative delves into the complexities of leadership and the fight for a better future amidst chaos. This novel promises to deepen the epic storytelling that has made Hild a notable work in the genre.
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Making a much-anticipated return to the world of Hild, Nicola Griffith’s Menewood transports readers back to seventh-century Britain, a land of rival kings and religions poised for epochal change.
Hild is no longer the bright child who made a place in Edwin Overking’s court with her seemingly supernatural insight. She is eighteen, honed and tested, the formidable lady of Elmet, now building her personal stronghold in the valley of Menewood.
But old alliances are fraying. Younger rivals are snapping at Edwin’s heels. War is brewing—bitter war, winter war. Not knowing whom to trust, Edwin becomes volatile and recalls his young advisor to court. There Hild begins to understand the true extent of the chaos ahead—and realizes she must find a way to navigate the turbulence and fight to protect both the kingdom and her own people.
She will face the losses and devastation of total war, and then must summon the determination to forge a radically different path for herself and her people. In the valley, her last redoubt, Hild draws strength from the fierce joy she finds in the natural world, as, slowly, her community takes root. She trains herself and her unexpected allies in new ways of thinking, learning what it means to gather and wield true power. And she prepares for one last wager: risking all on a single throw for a better future.
In the last decade, Hild has become a beloved classic of epic storytelling. Menewood exceeds it in every way.
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