Miryem has inherited her family’s moneylending business, but not her father’s softness. Determined to pull her family out of poverty, she hardens her heart and earns a reputation for turning silver into gold. That boast catches the ear of the Staryk, a fey king of ice and shadow who demands she prove her gift.
Drawn into his world, Miryem must face an impossible challenge with two unlikely allies by her side. Together, they uncover a secret powerful enough to shatter both human and Staryk kingdoms.
Naomi Novik spins a tale of magic, bargains, and survival where wonder walks hand in hand with terror.
The question is not whether Miryem can turn silver into gold, but whether she can turn it into freedom.
