
In the Heart of the Linden Wood
by Ekta R. Garg
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Pub Date Feb 07 2023 | Archive Date Mar 01 2023
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Description
For grownup fans of classics like The Chronicles of Narnia and Bridge to Terabithia, In the Heart of the Linden Wood is an original fairy tale that asks, "What comes after 'happily ever after'?"
How do you overcome a broken heart?
For generations, the magic trees have supported the kingdom of Linden. The wood is prized in kingdoms everywhere for its special properties. It’s one of the few good things King Christopher inherited from his late father, the evil King Vincent.
Vincent also gifted Christopher a lack of confidence. The only person who believes in Christopher is Queen Lily. When he loses her and their only child, Christopher’s grief threatens to undo him. The love of his life has returned to the fates, and now all he wants to do is spend his days mourning her.
Then word comes that the trees are dying, and no one knows why.
Despite the urge to hide in the castle forever, Christopher meets the mysterious Keeper of the Wood to find out what’s killing the trees. The answer demands he go on a quest with old friends and new allies. Along the way, they’ll try to save hostages and mend another broken heart by putting it back together piece by piece.
Through it all, Christopher will fight to conquer his doubt and prove to his people, the memory of Lily, and himself that he deserves the crown.
A Note From the Publisher2>
Since her start in niche publishing in 2005, Ekta has written and edited about everything from healthcare to home improvement to Hindi films. She became a freelance editor in 2011 and is currently the managing editor of a community magazine. A writing contest judge and frequent writing workshop presenter at her local library, Ekta also hosts Biblio Breakdown on her author website. In this writing podcast, she offers exercises so writers can improve their craft and hear about great books all at the same time (visit https://ektargarg.com and click on Biblio Breakdown). Ekta devours books like a kid on Halloween. She also manages The Write Edge (http://thewriteedge.wordpress.com) and its extension blogs of original fiction, book reviews, and parenting adventures. Outside of reading, writing, and editing, Ekta follows the latest gossip out of Bollywood, dances in the kitchen while she’s making dinner, and tries to keep her compulsion to reorganize everything in check. She lives in Central Illinois with her husband and family. In the Heart of the Linden Wood is her second book and first full-length novel to be published.
Advance Praise
"In the Heart of the Linden Wood is a story with real heart. I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a story like this one in the fantasy genre." -Independent Book Review
"Ekta R. Garg's story may seem like a classic fantasy, but under the veneer of kings, struggles, and magic lays an attention to emotional details that make In the Heart of the Linden Wood as much a psychological draw as an adventure story." -Midwest Book Review
"Whoever says that fairy tales are just for children must read In the Heart of the Linden Wood. It will easily remind all adults of why it is so important to just “be a kid again” as it transports you to another time and place where you will simply fall in love with the author and the characters." -Feathered Quill
"An often moving fantasy novel about emotional pain and a quest for personal and natural healing."
-Kirkus
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Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781639887460 |
PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
PAGES | 368 |
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