MARY MCMYNE

MARY MCMYNE

historical fantasy author & poet

The Book of Gothel US trade paperback cover released September 2023 by Hachette/Orbit/Redhook
Limited Edition hardcover with antiqued background and gold trim. The Book of Gothel in gold text with two raven stencils at center.
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“Mary McMyne is a magician.” —Gregory Maguire, NY Times Bestselling author of Wicked

“A sprawling epic, full of magic, love and heartbreak.” —Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)

“A luscious origin story.”—Booklist (Starred Review)

A Booklist Top Ten SF/Fantasy & Horror Debut • Library Journal Bestselling Library Science Fiction & Fantasy • BookPage • People • BuzzFeed • Book Riot

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“A triumph of feminist imagination.” —Allison Epstein, author of Fagin the Thief

“A fascinating fictional exposé [with] a touch of mysticism and an LGBTQ+ twist.” —Booklist (Starred Review)

“A captivating imagining of the life of the Dark Lady, the illusive inspiration for Shakespeare’s later sonnets…. This is an impressive feat.” —Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review)

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