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All information in this post is courtesy of Becca Stevenson - Publicity Assistant - Viking Penguin
March 11
Penguin Books
"Utterly bewitching THE WINTER GODDESS draws the reader deep into the realm of Irish mythology through the unforgettable perspective of Cailleach, a goddess cursed to live as a human. Offering gorgeous prose, complex relationships, and keen insight in equal measure, Barnard's novel pairs the beauty and fragility of the human experience with the sharp bite of winter. The result is an enthralling and emotional saga mythology lovers everywhere won't want to miss!"—A.D. Rhine, author of Daughters of Bronze
“An inventive and fantastical take on ancient Irish mythology…the perfect read.” – Molly Aitkin, author of The Island Child
“The Winter Goddess is a gripping, bittersweet tale that explores love, loss, and the price of power and immortality. Megan Barnard’s sophomore novel is a perfect read for cold winter nights. I couldn’t put it down.” –Genevieve Gornichek, author of The Witch’s Heart
ABOUT THE WINTER GODDESS:
If you were a god, why wouldn’t you act in any selfish way you wanted? This question inspires the stunning story of THE WINTER GODDESS.
The novel follows Cailleach, the goddess of winter – the daughter of the queen of the gods, Danu, and the only among them who is not born mortal.
Godhood is all she has ever known.
When Cailleach loses her only mortal friend and discovers that mortals have trampled her sacred grounds, she is heartbroken and unleashes her winter upon the people, causing the senseless loss of countless lives.
As punishment, her mother curses her to endlessly live and die as a mortal until she understands the value of human life.
Though determined to live in solitude, Cailleach finds that she cannot help but reach for the people she once held in such disdain.
She learns morality, loves and mourns in equal measure, and in opening herself to humanity, hears tales not meant for immortal ears—including a long-buried secret that will redefine what it means to be a god.
THE WINTER GODDESS a story about a goddess, but it is a tale of humanity. It is a tale of womanhood, motherhood, friendship, love, and grief in all its forms.
It is a tale of what it means to truly be alive.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
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Megan Barnard is the author of novels born from an obsession with ancient myths, powerful women, and forgotten voices.
When she’s not writing, she’s falling down rabbit holes of research and can share many a random fact, some of which occasionally even inform her writing.
She lives in Maryland with her husband and her pup, Pippin.
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Instagram: @meganwbarnard
Website: meganbarnard.com.
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