Winternight Trilogy

The Winternight Trilogy follows Vasilisa (Vasya), a young woman growing up at the edge of the Russian wilderness, where winter holds sway and old fairy tales possess a chilling truth. The Bear and the Nightingale introduces Vasya's unique ability to perceive things unseen by others, drawing the attention of Morozko, the winter demon. When her stepmother forbids honoring the household spirits and misfortune befalls her village, Vasya must embrace her hidden gifts to protect her family from a growing evil.

In The Girl in the Tower, Vasya, condemned by her people, flees her home and disguises herself as a boy. She finds herself in Moscow, lauded as a hero, but must conceal her true identity to avoid dire consequences. As she navigates court intrigues, a new threat emerges.

In The Winter of the Witch, Vasya returns, now facing disaster in Moscow. Caught between the Grand Prince's rage, a returning demon, and the conflicting needs of the mortal and magical realms, Vasya must confront her destiny to save Russia, Morozko, and the world she treasures.