Vienna, 1899. Josef Breuer - celebrated psychoanalyst - is about to encounter his strangest case yet. Found by the lunatic asylum, thin, head shaved, she claims to have no name, no feelings - to be, in fact, not even human. Years later, in Germany, we meet Krysta. Krysta's Papa is busy working in the infirmary with the 'animal people', so little Krysta plays alone, lost in the stories of Hansel and Gretel, the Pied Piper, and more. And when everything changes and the real world around her becomes as frightening as any fairy tale, Krysta finds that her imagination holds powers beyond what she could have ever guessed.
Eliza Granville Books
Eliza Granville possesses a lifelong fascination with the enduring power of fairytales and their symbolism. Her work was sparked by an interest in the significance these stories held during the Third Reich. Granville explores the interplay of dark themes within childhood fantasy, uncovering profound psychological truths embedded in traditional narratives. Her writing is evocative and incisive, offering readers fresh perspectives on familiar motifs.
