Richly emotional and lavishly written narrative immerses readers in a world of darkness and ice
Features a multidimensional female protagonist who challenges traditional archetypes
Incorporates elements of fantasy, supernatural, and historical fiction for a unique reading experience
Award-winning and critically acclaimed, recognized for its literary quality
Summarized by Shop
In the darkest hour of a freezing Midwinter, a night-walking witch adopts a newborn baby and carries her off in her house on chicken legs. She names her Chingis and teaches her the Three Magics. She grows into such a powerful witch that she rouses the jealousy of Kuzma, the bear-shaman. The Czar of this cold realm fears his newborn son, S
