![]() ![]() There are words for types of clothing, domiciles, spirits, and all sorts of things. Speaking of which: those that have read the first two volumes, The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower, know that there are a tremendous number of specialized terms in Arden’s writing. All of these are presented with historical accuracy, according to the author’s note (as well as my occasional perfunctory Google search.) ![]() Varya-Vasilisa Petrovna– is a badass warrior that communes with the chyerti, which are Russian folk spirits these specialize in particular realms, with some guarding the home, others the forest, the river, and so forth. Arden is one of the deftest word smiths to emerge this century, and the tableau laid before us is stark and resonant at the same time, the suspense is palpable, because readers aren’t that deeply concerned about the Grand Prince. The Tatars have attacked the Russians and been driven off an attempt to dethrone Grand Prince Dmitrii has been averted, but all that is left to defend stands in ruin in the late winter snow. ![]()
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