Fată din turn

Vasea leaves her village after its people accuse her of witchcraft. Dressed as a boy, she sets out through medieval Russia. Beings from the tales she grew up with enter her life. She wants to explore the world, despite the risks ahead.

Morozko, the king of winter, warns her about the wild. Even a strong man could struggle to survive there alone. But Vasea presses on with Solovei, her loyal horse. A spirit who loves her watches over her from hiding. Strange creatures and sudden turns test her courage and resolve.

Katherine Arden blends Russian folklore with history in this fantasy novel. A bold young woman's fight to shape her life drives the story. It combines tense adventures with rich, lyrical prose. The book suits readers aged 14 and up. It continues Vasea's story in the second volume of Ursul si privighetoarea. This Romanian translation's original title is The Girl in the Tower.