How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories (The Folk of the Air series)

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Keynote An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black, with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai Description An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black, with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old. Sales Points Sumptuously illustrated gift edition A thrilling companion tale to the Folk of the Air trilogy from much-loved, prizewinning and bestselling author Holly Black Over 100, 000 copies sold in the Folk of the Air series Full-colour illustrations throughout from award-winning artist Rovina Cai Reviews 'Lush, dangerous, a dark jewel of a book. Black's world is intoxicating, imbued with a relentless sense of peril that kept me riveted through every chapter. This delicious story will seduce you and leave you desperate for just one more state' - Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Six of Crows 'Holly Black is the Faerie Queen' - Victoria Aveyard 'Complex, nuanced characters, frank sensuality, and thorn-sharp intricate storytelling all conspire to ensnare' - Guardian 'The Wicked King is an exhilarating, heart in your mouth blend of murder, magic, desire and betrayal - an unputdownable book that doesn't just live up to the brilliance of The Cruel Prince but exceeds it.' - CultureFly