Return to the captivating world of Elfhame with this illustrated addition to the New York Times bestselling Folk of Air trilogy that began with The Cruel Prince,from award-winning author Holly Black. Once upon a timethere was a boy with a wicked tongue. Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked kinghe was a faerie child with a heart of stone. #1 New York Times bestselling authorHolly Black reveals a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic high kingCardan. This tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Princean adventure beyond The Queen of Nothingand familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogytold wholly from Cardan’s perspective. This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romancedangerhumorand drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color artmaking this the perfect collector’s item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.