In the Forests of Serre - Paperback

In the Forests of Serre by Patricia A. McKillip

In the tales of World Fantasy Award-winning author Patricia McKillip, nothing is ever as it seems. A mirror is never just a mirror; a forest is never just a forest. Here, it is a place where a witch can hide in her house of bones and a prince can bargain with his heart...where good and evil entwine and wear each others' faces... and where a bird with feathers of fire can quench the fiercest longing.

A Masterwork of Literary Fantasy

Patricia McKillip weaves a spellbinding narrative that transforms traditional fairy tale elements into something darker and more mysterious. This standalone novel explores the liminal spaces between good and evil, where characters make impossible choices and magic carries a price. The story unfolds in the mythical kingdom of Serre, where ancient forests hold secrets and enchantments that blur the boundaries between desire and consequence.

Rich Mythological Storytelling

The novel draws readers into a world where witchcraft, royal intrigue, and magical creatures collide. McKillip's prose creates an atmospheric journey through enchanted woodlands where every encounter carries weight and symbolism. The firebird—a creature of legend with feathers of flame—becomes central to a tale of longing, sacrifice, and transformation. Characters navigate moral ambiguity in a landscape where traditional fairy tale logic bends to darker, more complex truths.