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The Girl in the Tower
Historical fantasy
The Girl in the Tower
Book 2 of the Winternight Trilogy series
Vasya leaves her village disguised as a boy and enters a wider medieval Russia filled with political danger and restless spirits. A daring rescue brings her to Moscow, where maintaining the disguise protects her freedom but complicates her relationships with family and the winter demon Morozko. Fire, court intrigue, and old magic converge as the city faces an escalating threat. Wintry and fierce, this historical fantasy belongs beside a fire for readers who enjoy folklore, hidden identity, complicated loyalties, and heroines unwilling to trade freedom for safety.
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Fantasy violence, blood and death; attempted sexual assault/sexual harassment; kidnapping and captivity; domestic abuse and coercive marriage; fire; misogyny and gender-based violence; frightening supernatural creatures.
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