An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air
author Holly Black with stunning full-colour illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time
there was a boy with a wicked tongue ... Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king he
was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale Holly Black
reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale
includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince an adventure beyond The Queen of
Nothing and familiar but pivotal moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy told wholly from
Cardan's perspective. This new instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the
heart-racing romance danger humour and drama that enchanted readers everyw here. Each chapter
is paired w ith lavish and luminous full-colour art making this the perfect collector's item
to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old.
