Spinning Silver
Book • 2018
'Spinning Silver' reimagines the tale of Rumpelstiltskin, weaving a story of wealth, power, and sacrifice in a harsh, wintry landscape.
Miryem, a young woman from a moneylending family, inadvertently boasts she can turn silver into gold, attracting the attention of fantastical and dangerous creatures.
As she becomes entangled with the King of the Staryk and a cursed duke, she must use her wits and courage to navigate treacherous bargains and save her family and kingdom.
Novik crafts a rich tapestry of folklore, blending elements of Jewish tradition with Russian fairy tales.
The novel explores themes of economic hardship, female agency, and the transformative power of choices.
Miryem, a young woman from a moneylending family, inadvertently boasts she can turn silver into gold, attracting the attention of fantastical and dangerous creatures.
As she becomes entangled with the King of the Staryk and a cursed duke, she must use her wits and courage to navigate treacherous bargains and save her family and kingdom.
Novik crafts a rich tapestry of folklore, blending elements of Jewish tradition with Russian fairy tales.
The novel explores themes of economic hardship, female agency, and the transformative power of choices.
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