But who is guiding him? None other than the chaos demon, Medved (the bear). The only one who seems to be coming out on top is Konstantine, the captivating priest who shines like a beacon of hope to the people of Moscow. And then, just for fun, they come back, because it’s not complete hell without zombies. Plague is raging through the city as summer temperatures swelter, and citizens are dying left and right.

Moscow is under siege, but not from the Tatars. We hit the ground running with Vasya, and we never stop. It picks up directly where book two ends, and unlike the first two books in the series, the beginning pace is not a slow one. The Winter of the Witch is book three in the Winternight trilogy. If you’ve read The Winter of the Witch, you feel me there. ‘Well, within the first hour, I’m ready to burn the world to the ground. I’m not sure where to start here, so I’ll begin with my first note, and then we’ll recap. But she may not be able to save them all. Her destiny uncertain, Vasya will uncover surprising truths about herself as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. Caught at the center of the conflict is Vasya, who finds the fate of two worlds resting on her shoulders. A wicked demon returns, determined to spread chaos. The Grand Prince is in a rage, choosing allies that will lead him on a path to war and ruin.

Vasya finds herself alone, beset on all sides. Its people are searching for answers-and for someone to blame. Her gifts and her courage have drawn the attention of Morozko, the winter-king, but it is too soon to know if this connection will prove a blessing or a curse. Synopsis: Vasilisa Petrovna is an unforgettable heroine determined to forge her own path. Brand: Fantasy Fiction, Historical Fiction

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