The Book of Gothel
By Mary McMyne

Everyone knows the story of Rapunzel in the tower, but do you know the tale of the witch who put her there?Enter a world of dark magic, mysterious woods and evil princes. This is the truth they never wanted you to know, as only a witch might tell it.With her strange black eyes and even stranger fainting spells, Haelewise is shunned by her village, and her only solace lies in the stories her mother tells of child-stealing witches, of princes in wolf-skins, of an ancient tower cloaked in mist where women will find shelter if they are brave enough to seek it.But when her mother dies, Haelewise is left unmoored. With nothing left for her in her village, she sets out to find the tower of legend-a place called Gothel, where Haelewise meets a wise woman willing to take her under her wing.But Haelewise is not the only woman to seek refuge at Gothel. It's also a haven for a girl named Rika, who carries with her a secret the Church strives to keep hidden. A secret that reveals a dark world of ancient spells and murderous nobles behind the world Haelewise has always known.The Book of Gotheland is a lush, enchanting retelling of the tale of Rapunzel from the witch's perspective, perfect for fans ofand Circeand andand The Bear and the Nightingale.Praise forand The Book of Gothel:'Both gently and fiercely told,and The Book of Gothelis a sweeping, sharp story of how history twists into fairy tale and back again'and Hannah Whitten, author ofand For the Wolf'The Book of Gotheland is wonderfully rich with historical detail, and sparkles with the intermingled magicand of gods and goddesses, seers and wisewomen'and Louisa Morgan, author ofand The Secret History of Witches'A captivating vision of a medieval past steeped in women's magic and bound by women's love'and Jordanna Max Brodsky'Mary McMyne is a magician'and Gregory Maguire, author ofand Wicked'An inventive retelling of a classic tale. . . a spellbinding debut'and Signe Pike'Mary McMyne does more than retell a beloved fairy tale. She elevates the voice of the sacred Feminine hidden within'and Ronlyn Domingue, author ofand The Mercy of Thin Air'The Book of Gotheland delivers an intelligent spin on a well-loved fairy tale, the rich historical detail deftly woven with folktale magic and thoughtful characterisation'and Rowenna Miller, author ofand Torn