Synopsis
A uniquely evocative novel of two eras, two outcasts, two journeys…
Nominated for a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult LiteratureFeaturing a new foreword by the author
From the Old WorldEngland, 1689: Banished from her father’s house, Lady Eliza Grey’s one wish is to find her long-lost brothers. She does, only to discover them enslaved by a strange and terrible magic. Now, caught in a fairy tale turned real, she vows to break the spell and free those she loves — even though her loyalty may cost Eliza her life …
To a New WorldNew York, 1981: Banished from his father’s house, Elias Latham’s one wish is to find acceptance. He does, only to discover his new family and friends falling prey to a dreadful and mysterious plague. Now, caught in a nightmare turned real, Elias vows to stand beside those he loves — even though his faithfulness may cost him his life …
Two struggles. Two curses. Two tales. One truth. The Wild Swans.
Praise for The Wild Swans
‘Follow this novel as it takes flight—takes several flights. Peg Kerr’s The Wild Swans is a dizzying and courageous recasting of a venerable tale of exile and rescue’- Gregory Maguire, internationally bestselling author of Wicked.‘A breathtaking book’ – Lois McMaster Bujold, four times Hugo Award winning author.
‘A Challenging, deeply moving book of many layers that clings to the memory long after the last page has been turned over’ – Pat Wrede, author of The Enchanted Forest Chronicles
‘You see the meticulous and beautiful structure holding all these characters and events into one story, like a panel of the AIDs Quilt’ – Pamela Dean, author of Tam Lin
Peg Kerr was born in a Chicago suburb, moved to Minnesota to attend college, and has stayed in Minnesota ever since. She attended the Clarion Writers Workshop in 1988, and in addition to writing short fiction that has appeared in various science fiction and fantasy magazines and anthologies, she is the author of the novels Emerald House Rising and The Wild Swans.
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