Gothel is a witch. Punished for the actions of her mother, her choice is simple: either she stands guard over Princess Rapunzelâor she dies. But just because a choice is easy doesnât mean itâs pleasant. Protecting Rapunzel means watching as the princess lays trapped in a tower, bedridden by hair that is so long and heavy itâs slowly driving her insane. Gothelâs life has become one of imprisonment and solitude as wellâuntil a prince and his handsome squire appear at the tower.
Only one object can cut Rapunzelâs hair and end the curse: a pair of magical shears. But the shears are guarded by the most terrifying witches in the land, who also happen to be Gothelâs aunts. As Gothel and the princeâs squire, Raj Talmund, work to form a plan, she finds herself more and more drawn to the mysterious young man from the Outerlands. Unfortunately, his destiny is far more dangerous than she wants to admit: to save a princess, he must kill the witch who's been forced to guard her.
THE WITCH'S TOWER is the first in an inspired new series of fairy-tale retellings from award-winning fantasy author Tamara Grantham.
The Witch's Tower - Tamara Grantham
By Tamara Grantham
Release Date: 2019-03-11
Genre: Fairy Tales, Myths & Fables for Young Adults
Gothel is a witch. Punished for the actions of her mother, her choice is simple: either she stands guard over Princess Rapunzelâor she dies. But just because a choice is easy doesnât mean itâs pleasant. Protecting Rapunzel means watching as the princess lays trapped in a tower, bedridden by hair that is so long and heavy itâs slowly driving her insane. Gothelâs life has become one of imprisonment and solitude as wellâuntil a prince and his handsome squire appear at the tower.
Only one object can cut Rapunzelâs hair and end the curse: a pair of magical shears. But the shears are guarded by the most terrifying witches in the land, who also happen to be Gothelâs aunts. As Gothel and the princeâs squire, Raj Talmund, work to form a plan, she finds herself more and more drawn to the mysterious young man from the Outerlands. Unfortunately, his destiny is far more dangerous than she wants to admit: to save a princess, he must kill the witch who's been forced to guard her.
THE WITCH'S TOWER is the first in an inspired new series of fairy-tale retellings from award-winning fantasy author Tamara Grantham.