Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik - Fantasy Fairy Tale Retelling - Paperback

Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781509899043
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Overview
Spinning Silver is Naomi Novik's rich, standalone fantasy reimagining of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, from the Nebula Award-winning author of Uprooted. Miryem, daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, hardens her heart to save her family from poverty, only to draw the attention of the fairy king of winter with a dangerous rumour that she can turn silver into gold. Weaving several distinct voices together, this brand-new paperback edition delivers a layered tale of power, sacrifice and love for fantasy readers seeking something darker and more folklore-driven than usual.

About the Book
Miryem is the daughter and granddaughter of moneylenders, but her father is too soft-hearted to collect what his village owes. Facing ruin, Miryem takes over the family trade, hardening her resolve until rumour spreads that she can turn silver into gold. The boast reaches the Staryk, the cold fairy king of winter, who sets her an impossible challenge: transform his silver into gold three times over, or pay with her life. Success carries its own terrible price. As Miryem's fate entwines with Irina's, an unhappy lord's daughter destined for an uneasy marriage to the tsar, the two women are drawn into a web of magic, deception and courage that will decide the fate of both the mortal and winter realms. Told through interlocking narrative voices, Novik channels the classic Rumpelstiltskin story into something wholly her own. Spinning Silver was a New York Times bestseller and a Nebula and Hugo Award finalist, named among the best books of the year by the New York Times Book Review, NPR and Time. This new paperback printing brings that acclaimed story to UK shelves, ideal for readers who loved Uprooted or want their next atmospheric, character-driven fantasy fix.

• A rich, standalone fairy tale retelling inspired by Rumpelstiltskin — no series commitment required.
• From Naomi Novik, the Nebula Award-winning author of Uprooted.
• Nebula and Hugo Award finalist, with widespread "best books of the year" acclaim.
• Multiple interwoven female narrators deliver emotional depth and moral complexity.
• Brand-new paperback, perfect for gifting to fantasy-loving teens and adults.
• Ideal for book clubs, fantasy fans and folklore/fairy-tale enthusiasts alike.

About the Author
Naomi Novik is a New York Times bestselling American author best known for the Nebula Award-winning Uprooted, the Temeraire series, and Spinning Silver. An avid fantasy reader since childhood, she draws heavily on European and Polish folklore alongside a lifelong fascination with history. She studied English literature at Brown University and previously worked in computer game design before turning to novels full-time. She is also a co-founder of the Organization for Transformative Works.

Why You'll Love This Paperback
Layered, atmospheric and emotionally resonant, Spinning Silver rewards readers who want their fairy tales with genuine bite, moral nuance and unforgettable heroines — a keeper for any fantasy shelf.

Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the current UK paperback edition with ISBN 9781509899043 as listed.