Thistlefoot

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In the tradition of modern fairytales, this sweeping epic draws on Eastern European folklore, exploring ancestral hauntings and the power of story. The Yaga siblings, Bellatine, a woodworker, and Isaac, a street performer and con artist, have been estranged since childhood, separated by resentment and distance. When they learn of a mysterious inheritance, they are reunited, only to find that their bequest is a sentient house on chicken legs named Thistlefoot, which has traveled from their ancestral home in Russia. However, it comes with a dark presence: the Longshadow Man, who carries violent secrets from their past, hidden in their blood for generations. As the siblings embark on a final cross-country tour of their family's traveling theater, the Longshadow Man relentlessly pursues them, leaving destruction in his path. The story culminates in a clash of time, magic, and legacy, determining who will remember the past and shape the future. This enchanted adventure, enriched by Jewish myth and lyrical prose, offers an immersive modern fantasy experience from a bold new talent.