Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times
bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince from award-winning author
Holly Black. Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel
prince or a wicked king he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times
bestselling author Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's
enigmatic high king Cardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel
Prince an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air
trilogy told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This new installment in the Folk of the Air
series is a return to the heart-racing romance danger humor and drama that enchanted readers
everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art making this the
perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.
