Synopses & Reviews
A collection of interconnected fairy tales for adults journeys into a fantastical world populated by living stars, wild horsewomen, snake-gods, and beast-princesses, in the first of a two-volume set by the author of The Labyrinth. Original. 17,500 first printing.
Review
"Cathrynne Valente weaves layer upon layer of marvels in her debut novel
. In the Night Garden is a treat for all who love puzzle stories and the mystical language of talespinners."—Carol Berg, author of
Daughter of Ancients"Fabulous talespinning in the tradition of story cycles such as The Arabian Nights. Lyrical, wildly imaginative and slyly humorous, Valente's prose possesses an irrepressible spirit."—K. J. Bishop, author of The Etched City
About the Author
Catherynne Valente lives in Virginia with her husband. Her short fiction and poetry has appeared in The Pedestal Magazine, Fantastic Metropolis, The Women's Arts Network, NYC Big City Lit, Jabberwocky, Fantasy Magazine, Electric Velocipede, Cabinet des Fees, and Star*Line, and has been featured in The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror #18. Her previous novels include The Labyrinth and Yume no Hon: The Book of Dreams.