Midnight in Everwood

Name: Midnight in Everwood
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.4 (7 reviews)
Author: M.A. Kuzniar
ISBN: 9780008450694

Author: M.A. Kuzniar

Narrator: Tor Leijten

Unabridged: 9 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 10/28/2021

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Fairy Tales & Legends, Historical Fiction, Classic, Coming Of Age

Synopsis

‘A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment’ , bestselling author of Nottingham, 1906 Marietta Stelle longs to be a ballerina but, as Christmas draws nearer, her dancing days are numbered – she must marry and take up her place in society in the New Year. But, when a mysterious toymaker, Dr Drosselmeier, purchases a neighbouring townhouse, it heralds the arrival of magic and wonder in Marietta’s life. After Drosselmeier constructs an elaborate theatrical set for her final ballet performance on Christmas Eve, Marietta discovers it carries a magic all of its own – a magic darker than anyone could imagine. As the clock chimes midnight, Marietta finds herself transported from her family’s ballroom to a frozen sugar palace, silent with secrets, in a forest of snow-topped fir trees. She must find a way to return home before she’s trapped in Everwood’s enchanting grip forever. In the darkness of night, magic awaits and you will never forget what you find here… Tropes: ‘The perfect winter fairy tale’ , ‘A deliciously dark retelling of ’ , ‘Sumptuous and spellbinding’ , ‘Beautifully spun and wildly imagined’ , ‘Enchanting! The perfect Christmas treat’ , ‘Transported me to a magical world’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘A great winter read’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘A story in which you can lose yourself’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘I was drawn into this book from the very first page’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘A must-read for the Christmas season’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘Enchanting and full of wonderful adventure’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘Will sweep you off your feet’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ ‘A fairy tale for grown-ups and absolutely perfect for Christmas’ ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ In the darkness of night, magic awaits… Your favourite authors have fallen under the magical spell of : Readers LOVE :

About M.A. Kuzniar

M.A. Kuzniar spent six years living in Spain, teaching English and travelling the world which inspired her children’s series with Puffin, The Ship of Shadows. Her adult novels Midnight in Everwood and Upon a Frosted Star, published by HQ Stories, were Sunday Times bestsellers. She lives in Nottingham with her husband, where she spends her days reading, writing and playing board games. She can be found on @cosyreads on Instagram, where she makes the best hot chocolates.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on December 05, 2022

The idea of retelling adult version of Nutcracker is extremely tempting! After seeing this beautifully illustrated, magical cover, only thing in your mind is taking to a journey to Everwood as fast as you can! The beginning of the story was also promising. It took place in 1906. Marietta Stelle was......more

Goodreads review by Gavin on January 05, 2021

Gorgeously whimsical with confectionery descriptions that made me devour this book from start to finish. Midnight in Everwood is set in Nottingham in 1906 and follows Marietta who is passionate about her dancing. A ballet is coming up and she is set to give her final performance before she turns 21......more

Goodreads review by Ellie on January 01, 2022

Rounded down from around 4.5 stars ⭐️ Midnight in Everwood is a retelling of the nutcracker which follows dancer Marietta who is transported to the magical Everwood. However, not all is quite as magical as it seems in this new world. This book transported me right back to my childhood. I was in love......more

Goodreads review by Alex.andthebooks on December 29, 2022

To była naprawdę baśniowa i ciekawa opowieść. Idealna na okres zimowy!......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte on December 20, 2022

Mixed reviews, but I thoroughly enjoyed this magical, wintry tale. I’m not overly familiar with the original story of the Nutcracker so I was able to take everything in my stride. Marietta is from a noble family, but she dreams of being a ballerina. Her father has told her this years Christmas perfo......more

Quotes

Praise for : ‘Perfect autumnal reading in this enchanting and fantastical retelling of . A show-stopping book’ ‘A glittering rush of sugar-sweet enchantment laced with sparkling prose and bewitching storytelling. Beware of entering this magnificent world; Everwood will dazzle and seduce you and then steal you away’ ‘An absolute dream of a read. A magical, enchanting retelling of ’ ‘Magical and evocative, the perfect winter fairy tale’ ‘This retelling of The Nutcracker will transport you to a fairy tale world where magic happens’ ‘The perfect Christmas treat, with every word a jewel. You will fall under its spell from the first page to the last. Enchanting’ ‘A sumptuous and spellbinding read’ ‘Deliciously dangerous and darkly enchanting’ ‘I ADORED this adult retelling of . A lyrical winter fairy tale full of snow, magic and whimsy. So beautifully written – every page was a delight’ ‘Whisks us away in its sugar spun dance of enchantment. For fans of , as delicious as its sweetest confection, it’s a real delight’ ‘A magical and dark story told like a beautiful fairy tale’ ‘A quintessential Christmas read’