Once Was Willem
Once Was Willem by M. R. Carey is a dark medieval fantasy published by Orbit on March 4, 2025. This edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in a kingdom that has recently begun to identify as England, where the protagonist, Willem, rises from the dead to confront a significant evil threatening the village of Cosham. The story intertwines elements of folklore, magic, and the complexities of human nature, creating a unique exploration of life, death, and the struggles of existence.
Readers will encounter a richly woven tale filled with monsters, magic, and the harsh realities of battle and bloodletting. The book delves into themes of desperation and the hidden truths that lie beneath the surface of life. As Willem navigates his journey, the narrative promises to reveal profound insights about the human condition and the inevitable paths that shape our lives. This edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a world of twisted folklore and dark fantasy, offering a distinctive experience that challenges conventional storytelling.
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From the international bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts comes a wildly original and enthrallingly dark medieval fantasy unlike anything you’ve read before – a fable of twisted folklore, macabre magic, and the strangest of found families.
“A masterpiece of medieval dark fiction.” – Christopher Buehlman, author of Between Two Fires
“A wild fever dream – monstrous and beautiful.” – Seanan McGuire, author of Every Heart a Doorway
Eleven hundred and some years after the death of Christ, in the kingdom that had but recently begun to call itself England, I, Once Was Willem, rose from the dead to defeat a great evil facing the humble village of Cosham. The words enclosed herein are true.
I speak of monsters and magic, battle and bloodletting, and the crimes of desperate men. I speak also of secret things, of that which lies beneath us and that which impends above. By the time you come to the end of this account you will know the truth of your own life and death, the path laid out for your immortal soul, your origin and your inevitable end.
You will not thank me.
“It’s been a long time since a book has reached out and just entirely enveloped me in its world the way Once Was Willem did. Astounding, and I loved every moment of it.” – RJ Barker, author of The Bone Ships
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