How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories

A stunning full colour edition set in the world of Elfhame The captivating world of Elfhame that started with The Cruel Prince , captured in colour, with stunning illustrations by Rovina Cai. Once upon a time there was a boy with a wicked tongue... Before Cardan was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone. In this sumptuously illustrated tale, Holly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame's enigmatic high king. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince , an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing , and familiar but pivotal moments from the Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective. This instalment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere.