The story follows Sally Founder, the foster daughter of hedge-witch Mama Grace, who struggles against the local disrespect towards her. When she attempts to save a cat from bullies, she faces danger but is saved by Samdriel, a Nephilim. In a twist of fate, Sally becomes the host for his disembodied spirit, intertwining their destinies and setting the stage for a unique blend of magic and personal growth in the face of adversity.
Set against the backdrop of the high desert of New Mexico, the narrative follows a woman's transformative journey as she embraces her own wilding. Through her experiences, she connects with women globally, inspiring them to uncover their own moments of wildness and self-discovery. The book explores themes of empowerment, sisterhood, and the beauty of nature, highlighting the shared strength and resilience of women as they embark on their personal quests for freedom and authenticity.
Set against the backdrop of a gritty, supernatural London, a young woman named Sally embarks on a perilous journey to find her long-lost father, accompanied by her Nephilim spirit, Samdriel. Their quest leads them to Adrien Wordsmith, who offers refuge but soon finds their safety threatened by criminal gangs and a sinister Society of Seekers. As they confront a deadly predator targeting magical beings, Sally faces escalating dangers that may cost her everything in her desperate search for answers and family.
Exploring the journey from youthful innocence to deep debauchery, this real-life story delves into complex familial relationships. It highlights the stark contrast between a stoic, unfeeling father and his son, alongside the nurturing bond between a devoted mother and her firstborn. Themes of reconciliation and emotional struggle weave through the narrative, offering a poignant reflection on the impact of parental relationships on personal growth and identity.
Centered on themes of belonging and self-acceptance, this beautifully illustrated book tells a heartwarming story about love in a challenging world. Inspired by the author's children's curiosity, it emphasizes the importance of embracing individuality and finding one’s unique place. Filled with magic and wonder, the tale appeals to both children and adults, encouraging readers to celebrate their differences and recognize that there is always someone who appreciates them for who they truly are.
Struggling with her rejection from the Society of Seekers, Sally Founder finds herself as a companion to Lady Bellingham while secretly hosting the spirit Samdriel. Yearning for a more fulfilling life, her fate takes a turn when a London ball encounter with malevolence thrusts her and Samdriel into an adventure that may reveal the depths of their mystical connection. As they navigate danger, Sally must confront her desires and the true nature of her powers.
This volume represents a contribution to comparative scholarship in Medieval and Renaissance studies in its investigation of the ingenious diversity of roguish practices found in Medieval and Renaissance literature and its recognition of the coherent normative function of tales of tricksters and pranksters. The wide variety of works analysed, from those forming part of the established canon of texts on undergraduate degree schemes to lesser-known works, makes the volume of interest to students and researchers alike. The roguish behaviour of women, priests, foxes and outlaws and the knavery of Eulenspiegel and Panurge are used to illustrate how rituals of inversion and humiliation typical of the medieval carnival are reflected in literary accounts of trickery, and to question whether the restorative function attributed to carnival celebration is equally to be found in the intra-textual and extra-textual outcomes of trickery. This analysis is supported by studies into the trickster in mythology, sociological investigations into the role of disorder, Bakhtinian theories of carnival and the carnivalesque, and theories of black humour.