FINAL SALE Once Upon A River: A Novel

"On a dark midwinter’s night in an ancient inn on the river Thames, an extraordinary event takes place. The regulars are telling stories to while away the dark hours, when the door bursts open on a grievously wounded stranger. In his arms is the lifeless body of a small child. Hours later, the girl stirs, takes a breath and returns to life. Is it a miracle? Is it magic? Or can science provide an explanation? These questions have many answers, some of them quite dark indeed. Those who dwell on the river bank apply all their ingenuity to solving the puzzle of the girl who died and lived again, yet as the days pass the mystery only deepens. The child herself is mute and unable to answer the essential questions: Who is she? Where did she come from? And to whom does she belong? Once Upon a River combines folklore and science, magic and myth. Suspenseful, romantic, and richly atmospheric, this novel will sweep you away on a powerful current of storytelling, transporting you through worlds both real and imagined." * Paperback, 460 pages * Includes Author's Note & Discussion Questions * Pre-owned, excellent condition, pages are clean * Retail $17.99 NOTE: Front cover slightly turns up, see last pics