About the Book
THE DARK ESSENCE OF RUSSIAN MYTH
As the head priestess of the
ancient Solstice cult, Marya must sacrifice a virgin every year. She
copes with this gruesome duty by assuming a mask of cold detachment, as
her father — the evil tzar Kashchey — devours the maidens' souls to maintain his youth and power. It is his power alone that keeps Marya’s kingdom
safe from all enemies — or so she was raised to believe.
When Ivan
arrives on a quest to stop the virgin sacrifices, Marya throws all her
magic against him. To maintain her life — and that of her father — she must
destroy Ivan before he completes his quest. But can she find it in her
heart to do so?
Baba Yaga, Leshy, Vodyanoi, and the ancient
animal deities come alive in this beautifully crafted romantic story
that will take you into the authentic world of Russian fairy tales — with a dark, sensual twist.
