Dark Fairy Tales Of Fearless Women

Dark Fairy Tales Of Fearless Women by Joe McClaren is a richly illustrated collection of fairy tales that puts brave, sharp-minded heroines at the centre of the action. These are dark fairy tales with bite and wonder—made for readers who like their magic a little shadowed, but their hope hard-won.

Gathered from across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and the Pacific, the stories follow women meeting danger head-on. Expect trolls, faeries, dragons and ghosts, plus shapeshifting and other uncanny turns, as each heroine relies on wit, knowledge and nerve to survive what’s in her way.

Perfect for fans of folklore collections, feminist retellings, myth and legend, and anyone who enjoys short stories to savour a few at a time. The woodcut illustrations add an old-world texture that suits the supernatural mood beautifully.

Add it to your shelf and step into a globe-spanning treasury of courage and enchantment.