The River Has Roots

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By Amal El-Mohtar

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The River Has Roots is the hugely anticipated solo debut of the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award winning author Amal El-Mohtar. Follow the river Liss to the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, and meet two sisters who cannot be separated, even in death.
This program features music performed by the author and her sister, Dounya El-Mohtar with Amal and Dounya on harp, flute, and vocals; and songs sung by the narrator, Gem Carmella. It also includes the short story "John Hollowback and the Witch," from the author's upcoming collection.

"Half delicious murder ballad, half beguiling love story." —Holly Black

  • "An absolute must-read." —T. Kingfisher
  • "Every sentence sings!" —Sarah Beth Durst
  • "Utterly enchanting." —Fonda Lee
  • "A story that outlasts itself." —Alix E. Harrow
  • "Truly exquisite." —Zoraida Córdova
  • "A beautiful, musical, and loving story." —Emma Törzs
    "Oh what is stronger than a death? Two sisters singing with one breath."
    In the small town of Thistleford, on the edge of Faerie, dwells the mysterious Hawthorn family.
    There, they tend and harvest the enchanted willows and honour an ancient compact to sing to them in thanks for their magic. None more devotedly than the family's latest daughters, Esther and Ysabel, who cherish each other as much as they cherish the ancient trees.
    But when Esther rejects a forceful suitor in favor of a lover from the land of Faerie, not only the sisters' bond but also their lives will be at risk...

    "Musical effects combine with Carmella's singing at key moments...A stunning performance."—AudioFile (Earphones Award Winner)

    A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com.

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