Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard

Dec 23, 2024 10:29 PM

Author:Eleanor Farjeon

Wandering minstrel, Martin Pippin, encounters a lovelorn ploughman who begs him to release his beloved by entertaining the six young women sworn to guard her. This Martin Pippin does - telling beautiful tales of heartbreak, betrayal and everlasting love. But will the imprisoned Gillian ever be freed?

This delightful collection will be loved by adults and children alike - a perfect introduction to sophisticated fairy tales.

'She is one of the few who can conceive and tell a fairytale . . . Before I had read five pages of Martin Pippin, I had forgotten who I was and where I lived. I was transported into a world of sunlight, of gay inconsequence, of emotional surprise, a world of poetry, delight and humour. And I lived and took my joy in that rare world, until all too soon my reading was done.'

From J. D. Beresford's Foreword to the first American edition of 1922.

Reviews

It is a story, like Leon Garfield, full of darkness, shifting lights and sly humour, not to be forgotten.

—— Russell Hoban , The Independent

An emotional tale with a mystical twist. Just. Read. It.

—— Bliss

An epic beginning

—— Teen Now

With an atmospheric Louisiana setting, and a complex central character in Eureka, this is full of romance, dark magic and danger. A suspenseful and intriguing paranormal romance, Teardrop concludes on a breathless cliffhanger that will leave Kate's many fans eager for the next instalment.

—— Booktrust

If you loved the Fallen series, you are going to fall head over heels for this epic new saga.

—— Sugarscape

Teardrop is one of those books that will keep you up until the early hours reading, I just couldn't get enough! It was riveting, fast paced, enjoyable and exciting. The ending leaves you praying for the next book, I definitely recommend it!

—— uncorkedthoughts.blogspot

There's plenty of action, romance and swoon-worthy moments all setting this up to be a fantastic series. Be ready for Ander, he gives Four and Edward a run for their money.

—— Askews Newsletter

Both intriguing and mysterious . . . Lauren Kate fans will surely enjoy this new offering.

—— blackplume.wordpress.com

As Teardrop ends you'll be feeling soooo many emotions and counting down the days until the next book.

—— Dark Readers blog

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