The Starless Sea

The Starless Sea rejects older stories: it makes its own… Rather than a traditional fantasy novel, this is an artificial myth in its own right… the novel’s scope and ambition are undeniable – Natasha Pulley * Guardian *A unique, mind-boggling fantasy – Kate Saunders * The Times *A magical mix of quests and fables, it’s set in a secret world full of bees, keys, swords and secrets… beautifully written – Deborah Hughes * Heat *Enchanting…Myths and fairytales entwine with Zachary’s quest to discover his life’s purpose. Spellbinding. * Daily Mirror [Mogenstern’s] second novel is just as enchanting, a lovely, lush voyage through vividly detailed worlds where lost libraries, elegant ballrooms, subterranean seas and covert cities are all beautifully described… The writing is whimsically gorgeous. On every page there’s an image to savour…as Erin Morgenstern celebrates the wonders of imagination and the lure of stories in this spellbinding book. **** – Charlotte Heathcote * Sunday Express *

Erin Morgenstern is the author of The Night Circus, a bestseller that has enchanted readers around the world and has been translated into thirty-seven languages. She has a degree in Theatre from Smith College, an ever-growing collection of jewellery made from skeleton keys, and a cat on her lap. She lives in Massachusetts.