Stardust

About the book

In the Victorian village of Wall, a young man named Tristran Thorn crosses a forbidden stone barrier into the magical realm of Faerie to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved. Upon reaching the impact site, he discovers that the star is not a cold mineral, but a living woman named Yvaine. As Tristran attempts to bring her back to his village, the pair is hunted by three ancient witches seeking the star’s heart for eternal youth and the sons of a deceased Lord who need a royal jewel Yvaine carries. The narrative follows their flight across a landscape of sky-ships, talking animals, and transformation spells.

This story serves readers who prefer the sharp, unsanitized tone of traditional folklore over modernized fairy tales. Fans of high fantasy and adventure read it for the specific contrast between rigid Victorian social norms and the chaotic, often dangerous logic of a magical world. A reader finishes the book with a clear understanding of the difference between youthful infatuation and enduring partnership, as well as the realization that home is defined by where one feels most alive rather than by birthright.

Details

Published

1997

Language

EN