by Edmund Dulac
First published 2023
In the palace of an emperor, a nightingale's ethereal song captivates all who hear it. But when an artificial metal bird arrives, the emperor becomes infatuated with its gleaming mechanics, ignoring the living nightingale. As the emperor falls gravely ill, the young serving girl who loves the nightingale must find a way to bring back its restorative melody before it's too late.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, 19th-century, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, redemption
Period: 20th-century, 19th-century
52 pages · Paperback · Legare Street Press