{"product_id":"9780063055988","title":"A River Enchanted : A Novel","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Rebecca Ross\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“With lush world building and lyrical prose, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e feels like the echo of a folktale from a world right next to our own.” —Hannah Whitten, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eFor the Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouse of Earth and Blood\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eThe Witch's Heart\u003c\/em\u003e in Rebecca Ross’s brilliant first adult fantasy, set on the magical isle of Cadence where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing from their clan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Tamerlaine hasn’t stepped foot on Cadence in ten long years, content to study music at the mainland university. But when young girls start disappearing from the isle, Jack is summoned home to help find them. Enchantments run deep on Cadence: gossip is carried by the wind, plaid shawls can be as strong as armor, and the smallest cut of a knife can instill fathomless fear. The capricious spirits that rule the isle by fire, water, earth, and wind find mirth in the lives of the humans who call the land home. Adaira, heiress of the east and Jack’s childhood enemy, knows the spirits only answer to a bard’s music, and she hopes Jack can draw them forth by song, enticing them to return the missing girls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Jack and Adaira reluctantly work together, they find they make better allies than rivals as their partnership turns into something more. But with each passing song, it becomes apparent the trouble with the spirits is far more sinister than they first expected, and an older, darker secret about Cadence lurks beneath the surface, threatening to undo them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith unforgettable characters, a fast-paced plot, and compelling world building, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e is a stirring story of duty, love, and the power of true partnership, and marks Rebecca Ross’s brilliant entry on the adult fantasy stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“A vivid fantasy that is impossible to put down.” \u003cbr\u003e“Ross has built a fully realized world clearly inspired by Scottish myth and legend and thick with heroes…A rich fantasy of bards and bairns in which the magical island setting becomes the main character.”\u003cbr\u003e“Vividly imagined . . . This will appeal to lovers of fantasy from \u003cem\u003eName of the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e to the Earthsea series.”\u003cbr\u003e“With lush worldbuilding and lyrical prose, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e feels like the echo of a folktale from a world right next to our own.”\u003cbr\u003e\"An alluring and rich tale, at once a fast-paced mystery and a love story as warm as a hearth. Like music, it will bewitch your senses, carrying you to the wind-swept hills and effervescent waters of the isle of Cadence. \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted \u003c\/em\u003emade me homesick for places I've never been. This is a classic in the making.\"\u003cbr\u003e“Riveting and richly imagined, \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e flows like a song you cannot forget. Rebecca Ross has crafted a tale as tricksy and elemental as the human—and inhuman—heart.”\u003cbr\u003e“Reading \u003cem\u003eA River Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e is like being swept away by a song. The novel is exquisitely crafted and rich with emotion. I loved every word of it!”\u003cbr\u003e\"Missing girls, an enchanted island, two enemies forced to work together—I was hooked from the first page. Rebecca Ross’s debut adult novel does not disappoint!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A River Enchanted \u003c\/em\u003eis a melodic and sweeping tale filled with whimsical magic, unforgettable characters, and heartfelt romance. Every line is a lyrical masterpiece, breathlessly taking you on a poignant journey through the mystical isle of Cadence. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!  \u003cbr\u003e“A tale that blends political intrigue with elements of a fantasy thriller. . . Ross has built a fully realized world clearly inspired by Scottish myth and legend and thick with heroes. . . A rich fantasy of bards and bairns in which the magical island setting becomes the main character.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780063055988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Harper Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41133197951182,"sku":"9780063055988","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780063055988_a4dde51e-5593-450b-b632-6a08d229d536.jpg?v=1652085023","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780063055988","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}