A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters

Written by Holly Black

Part of the The Folk of the Air series

A king's turmoil, a redcap's rediscovery, and a sprite's dangerous ambition in Faerie's enchanting realm.

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272 pages

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In a world where beauty deceives and love misleads, a reluctant king faces chaos when his nemesis is taken by the Undersea. An exiled redcap must embrace his monstrous nature, while a mortal girl sacrifices herself for a faerie's love. A sprite's quest for recognition threatens the High Court's stability. Dive into six captivating tales of Faerie, where each character's journey reveals hidden desires and dangerous ambitions. Will they find redemption or ruin in this treacherous realm?

From the publisher

#1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black returns to the world of Faerie in this gorgeously illustrated collection of short stories, where beauty can be monstrous and love can be capricious … A reluctant king is thrown into turmoil when the girl he loves to hate is stolen by the Undersea. An exiled redcap, trapped in the mortal world, must rediscover his inner monster. A mortal girl sacrifices the other half of herself for an unworthy faerie lover. A tiny sprite’s determination to prove herself puts the entire High Court in danger. In this collection, #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black combines her signature wit and lush world-building with stunning full-color art by Frostbite Studios in six irresistible tales that return readers to the world of the Modern Faerie Tales and Elfhame, including two never-before-seen stories: one revealing the interior life of Madoc while in exile and the other featuring the moment that High King Cardan realizes what he most desires. Don’t Miss: The Cruel PrinceThe Wicked KingThe Queen of NothingHow the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate StoriesThe Stolen HeirThe Prisoner’s Throne

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