The first book in the Wildwood series from the acclaimed author of the Shadowfell and Sevenwaters series. This series is suitable for young adult readers.

WINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL

Cross the threshold into the wildwood, and enter a land of magic, daring, betrayal … and true love.

Jena, along with her four sisters and her constant companion, Gogu the frog, lives in a crumbling castle on the fringe of a wildwood in Transylvania. As daughters of a wealthy merchant, the sisters live a privileged if somewhat restricted life. But they share a fantastic secret, which they have kept hidden from everyone for twelve long years.

When Jena’s father falls ill and must leave their forest home over the winter, Jena and her older sister Tati are left in charge. Everything runs like clockwork until a tragic accident allows their greedy cousin Cezar to take control. When it becomes clear that their secret is in danger of discovery, Jena knows there is only one place she can go for help. But the journey will be perilous …

“Juliet Marillier is among the most skilled of fantasy writers” Sara Douglass