An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestsellingFolk of the Airauthor Holly Black, with stunning full-colour 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 beforeThe Cruel Prince, an adventure beyondThe Queen of Nothing, and familiar but pivotal moments fromThe Folk of the Airtrilogy, told wholly from Cardan's perspective.This new instalment in theFolk of the Airseries is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humour and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-colour art, making this the perfect collector's item to be enjoyed by audiences both new and old.