Spinning Silver

In Spinning Silver, Miryem, a resourceful moneylender’s daughter, must navigate a treacherous challenge posed by the winter fairy king, risking her life in the process, while unwittingly becoming entangled in a larger, perilous web. Meanwhile, Irina’s ambitions to marry the tsar are thwarted by a dark secret, leading both women on a journey that explores themes of sacrifice, power, and love. Drawing inspiration from classic folktales like Rumpelstiltskin, Naomi Novik weaves a richly layered and captivating story.