The Orphan's Tales: In the Cities of Coin and Spice by Catherynne Valente - ISBN: 9780553384048
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The Orphan's Tales: In the Cities of Coin and Spice

In The Cities Of Coin And Spice

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  • Paperback

    528 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2008

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Summary

Catherynne M. Valente enchanted readers with her spellbinding In the Night Garden. Now she continues to weave her storytelling magic in the next book of Orphan’s Tales—an epic of the fantastic and the exotic, the monstrous and mysterious, that will transport you far away from the everyday… .

Her name and origins are unknown, but the endless tales inked upon this orphan’s eyelids weave a spell over all who listen to her read her secret history. And who can resist the …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780553384048
ISBN-10:055338404X
Author:Catherynne Valente
Publisher:Random House USA Inc
Imprint:Bantam Books Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:528
Release Date:15 January 2008
Weight:765g
Dimensions:234mm x 156mm x 33mm
Series:The Orphan's Tales
What They're Saying

Critics Review

“Astonishing work! Valente’s endless invention and mythic range are breathtaking. It’s as if she’s gone night-wandering, and plucked a hundred distant cultures out of the air to deliver their stories to us.”—Ellen Kushner, author of Thomas the Rhymer

“Weaves layer upon layer of marvels…a treat for all who love puzzle stories.”—Carol Berg, author of the Bridge of D’Arnath series

“A fairy tale lover’s wildest dream come true…. Valente has created a thought-provoking storytelling tour de force.”—Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Catherynne Valente

Catherynne M. Valente was born in the Pacific Northwest, grew up in California, and now lives in Ohio with her two dogs. This is her fifth novel.

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