Maresi
(2016)(Maresi Red Mantle)
(The first book in the Red Abbey Chronicles series)
A novel by Maria Turtschaninoff
With publishers in a dozen countries, this first in a young adult fantasy trilogy with strong feminist themes is by an exciting new talent, Finnish writer Maria Turtschaninoff.
Only women and girls are allowed in the Red Abbey, a haven from abuse and oppression. Maresi, a 13-year-old novice there, arrived in the hunger winter and now lives a happy life in the Abbey, protected by the Mother and reveling in the vast library in the House of Knowledge, her favorite place. Into this idyllic existence comes Jai, a girl with a dark past. She has escaped her home after witnessing the killing of her beloved sister. Soon the dangers of the outside world follow Jai into the sacred space of the Abbey, and Maresi can no longer hide in books and words, but must become one who acts.
Bound for international success, Maresi will be published in 15 territories around the world!
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
Only women and girls are allowed in the Red Abbey, a haven from abuse and oppression. Maresi, a 13-year-old novice there, arrived in the hunger winter and now lives a happy life in the Abbey, protected by the Mother and reveling in the vast library in the House of Knowledge, her favorite place. Into this idyllic existence comes Jai, a girl with a dark past. She has escaped her home after witnessing the killing of her beloved sister. Soon the dangers of the outside world follow Jai into the sacred space of the Abbey, and Maresi can no longer hide in books and words, but must become one who acts.
Bound for international success, Maresi will be published in 15 territories around the world!
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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Hardback Editions
January 2017 : USA Hardback
2012 : UK Hardback
Paperback Editions
August 2019 : UK Paperback
Title: Maresi Red Mantle
Author(s): Maria Turtschaninoff
ISBN: 1-78269-096-4 / 978-1-78269-096-2 (UK edition)
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Availability: Amazon UK
June 2019 : UK Paperback
January 2018 : USA Paperback
January 2017 : UK Paperback
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January 2017 : USA Audio Cassette
January 2017 : USA Audio edition
January 2017 : Canada Audio edition
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June 2019 : Australia, UK Kindle edition
January 2017 : USA, Canada Kindle edition
January 2016 : Australia, UK Kindle edition