The Sprite and the Gargoyle
One hundred years after the events of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stonewater Kingdom duology, Bartholomew must once again become a squire and journey across Traum in this standalone novella from the queen of gothic fantasy Rachel Gillig, featuring gorgeous original illustrations by the author.
You know this story, Bartholomew. We all, in our own way, have a story like this…
Sybil, Rory, and Bartholomew have been living peacefully in the Stonewater Kingdom for a century after the events of The Knave and the Moon. Bartholomew, the knowingest knower to ever know anything, has taken it upon himself to educate the latest young king in the ways of the world. But though King August is committed to maintaining the delicate balance between humans and sprites, she is also stubborn, academic, and devoted to reason. This simply cannot do.
So, when a new sprite with ungodly powers is discovered wandering across the kingdom, there is nothing for it but to go on a quest. And what does a King need on a quest? A squire, of course, Bartholomew.
I’ll tell it to you as best I can and promise to be honest in my talebearing. If I’m not, it is for a good reason.
The series
In the windswept world of The Stonewater Kingdom, ancient prophecies are more than just whispers in the dark—they are the shadows that guide and bind fate itself. Rachel Gillig's series draws readers into a mysterious, gothic landscape where dreams are not merely figments of imagination, but omens of impending disaster. At the heart of the series is Sybil Delling, a Diviner with a gift and a curse: her visions are both her power and her torment. Her dreams offer glimpses of catastrophe, and as others with similar powers begin to disappear, Sybil is thrust into a deadly race against time to uncover the truth.
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Enter Rodrick, a knight with heretical beliefs and a troubled past. With the world around them crumbling, their uneasy alliance pushes them deeper into a web of gods, lost histories, and a dangerous line between destiny and free will. As Sybil's gifts grow more powerful, the stakes become higher, and the lines between prophecy, faith, and reality blur into a thrilling and complex tapestry.
The Stonewater Kingdom is a world of moody atmospheres, intricate world-building, and characters whose personal struggles are as captivating as the world they inhabit. With every twist, Gillig weaves a tale that balances the supernatural with the deeply human, exploring themes of fate, power, and the cost of knowing what’s to come. Fans of dark, lyrical fantasy will find themselves immersed in a world where nothing is as simple as it seems, and where every revelation might be the one that changes everything.
For those drawn to complex characters and richly imagined worlds, The Stonewater Kingdom offers a haunting journey you won’t want to miss.
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