A lyrical novel with a fairy-tale plot, this fresh presentation of
the enduring quest story is a fascinating literary introduction to
Western mystical thought. "Drawing on rich and eclectic sources,
Mary Mendenhall has produced a memorable tapestry of great power
and beauty," a London reader commented of the first edition. An
unpaid debt. A cursed king. The chilling reminder, "There is a
power greater than yours," when his wife dies in childbirth, his
daughter is lost, and his kingdom crumbles. Sensing that all is not
right, the forgotten princess embarks on a journey of
self-discovery alone, misunderstood and confused, wandering in
search of home... So begins the story of Michael, a medieval
craftsman craving fulfillment who stumbles across a cold and aloof
stranger. But the Ice Princess is not like the fairy-tale figures
of the Snow Queen, North Wind, or the White Witch: she is a
flesh-and-blood woman with a quest of her own. Reminiscent of the
storytelling styles of Elizabeth Goudge and George MacDonald,
Michael and the Ice Princess: A Mystical Romance offers an ideal
'bedtime story' in the old oral tradition. Suitable for older youth
and anyone who craves spirituality linked with old-fashioned
romance, this classic novella is an enchanting journey through the
world of sages of long ago who still have something to say to
modern souls. Praise from readers of the First Edition: "It really
is a journey inward, taking the reader into his own depths"
-Elizabeth Sherrill, author "Extremely beguiling and imaginative...
We are at once entertained, mystified, enthralled, and spiritually
nourished by her marvelous characters" -A.E. Rawlinson, London "I
was sorry it was so short; I could have used 300 more pages" Kim
Robertson, Celtic harpist "A charming tale. The tensions of warm
and cold, fire and snow, male and female, rich and poor, dark and
light, good and evil all give your tale a texture which delights
the eye and the heart."-S. T., Episcopal Priest
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2011 |
First published: |
October 2011 |
Authors: |
Mary Mendenhall
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Dimensions: |
203 x 133 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
312 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4635-8186-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
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LSN: |
1-4635-8186-6 |
Barcode: |
9781463581862 |
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