Jane McGarry

A Maiden of Snakes (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

When Marchioness Lamberico fails to conceive a child, she solicits the help of Imelda, the village witch. Nine months later, she gives birth to a baby girl, Biancabella. Though perfect in every other way, the infant is born with a snake wrapped around her neck. To the relief of the marchioness, the creature vanishes at once and, in the joy of motherhood, is soon forgotten. When Biancabella is a young girl, the snake reappears and explains their uncommon sisterhood. Samaritana helps Biancabella unlock her magical gifts and asserts that so long as they are together, all will be well. Their close, though secret, relationship unites them above all others. Years pass, the sisters contented, until the day King Ferrandino of Naples arrives, seeking Biancabella's hand in marriage. What follows shatters the sisters' bond, leading to misfortune and betrayal, which forces them to grapple with not only the loss of their connection, but leaves each fighting for her life. Loosely based on the Italian fairy tale Biancabella and the Snake, the story explores how love can transform from a domineering and covetous power to authenticity and, ultimately, redemption.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: JM Books
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Altersempfehlung: ab 13 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. August 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781736588482
• Artikelnr.: 69496941

Autorenporträt

Jane loved to read from a young age, especially fantasy. After graduating from NYU and working in the pharmaceutical world for a decade, she decided to pursue her passion for writing. Her Young Adult books, filled with fantasy, adventure, and a splash of romance, captivate readers of all ages with their strong, yet relatable female protagonists. To date, she has published The Stewartsland Chronicles trilogy, A Prophecy of Wings (a Rone Award nominee and Reader's Favorite Gold Star winner), and A Maiden of Snakes (Reader's Favorite Gold Star winner and Book Fest Award winner).Jane lives in a house full of boys, along with two spoiled cats, and a lovable German Shepherd. When she is not writing, you will find her reading, singing, at the gym or some combination of the three. You can learn more about her books at janemcgarrybooks.com.