Terreur à Smoke Hollow

_____________________________Beware the evil in the woods...In a village at the edge of the wilderness of northern Russia, where the winds blow cold and the snow falls many months of the year, an elderly servant tells stories of sorcery, folklore and the Winter King to the children of the family, tales of old magic frowned upon by the church.But for the young, wild Vasya these are far more than just stories. She alone can see the house spirits that guard her home, and sense the growing forces of dark magic in the woods. . .Atmospheric and enchanting, with an engrossing adventure at its core, The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for readers of Naomi Novik's Uprooted, Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials._____________________________Now with over 100 5* reviews, readers are spellbound by this magical story:'This book stayed with me, I didn't want it to end''A beautifully written story''An entrancing story, which swept me up from the very first chapter''Full of magic'_____________________________Make sure you've read all the books in the acclaimed Winternight Trilogy1. The Bear and the Nightingale2. The Girl in the Tower3. The Winter of the Witch

For a young woman in medieval Russia, the choices are stark: marriage or life in a convent. Vasya will choose a third way: magic. . . The court of the Grand Prince of Moscow is plagued by power struggles and rumours of unrest. Meanwhile bandits roam the countryside, burning the villages and kidnapping its daughters. Setting out to defeat the raiders, the Prince and his trusted companion come across a young man riding a magnificent horse.Only Sasha, a priest with a warrior's training, recognises this 'boy' as his younger sister, thought to be dead or a witch by her village. But when Vasya proves herself in battle, riding with remarkable skill and inexplicable power, Sasha realises he must keep her secret as she may be the only way to save the city from threats both human and fantastical. . .A spellbinding fairytale full of magic and wonder, perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials.*Make sure you've read all the books in the Winternight Trilogy*1. The Bear and the Nightingale2. The Girl in the Tower3. The Winter of the Witch

Katherine Arden nous plonge dans la Première Guerre mondiale sur deux fils narratifs qui s’entrecroisent. Récit historique teinté de fantastique dans ce monde chaotique qui semble irréel, le roman nous parle de liens familiaux, du traumatisme de la guerre et de son absurdité mais propose aussi une belle leçon d’amour, apportant de la beauté au cœur de l’enfer. Touchant, captivant, magnifique. 

L’ours et le rossignol emprunte au genre du conte et explore la mythologie slave, magique envoûtante. Avec son héroïne flamboyante et attachante et son histoire captivante qui nous enveloppe dans une parenthèse enchantée, c’est un roman féministe et onirique qui se lit comme on écouterait une bonne histoire au coin du feu.