Nettle & Bone

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A dark and enchanting tale of magic and vengeance, this novel follows a woman who has endured a lifetime of suffering under her family's control and her husband's cruelty. Armed with nothing but a magical bone, a handful of nettles, and the help of unlikely allies—including a gravedigger and a saint—she sets out on a perilous quest to reclaim her power and exact justice. Blending gothic atmosphere with dark humor and genuine heart, the story explores themes of resilience, found family, and the transformative power of defiance against impossible odds. T. Kingfisher crafts a richly imagined world where folk magic and grim determination collide, creating a narrative that is both deeply unsettling and unexpectedly tender. This is a story for those who believe that even the most broken among us can rise up and forge their own destiny.

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