The Wicked Wolves of Windsor: feminist fantasy fairytale retellings

The Wicked Wolves of Windsor
and Other Fairytales

4.7

81 ratings on Amazon
4.6

89 ratings on Goodreads

This powerful debut collection of feminist fantasy fairytale retellings by Byrd Nash is full of surprise twists, fascinating characters, and satisfying conclusions. The short stories will keep you on the edge of your seat, guessing what will happen next.

Meet a horse that tells only lies, wolves who speak of curses, and a magical raven who utters riddles.

From the landscapes of medieval castles, modern skyscrapers, and Regency ballrooms, this fairytale short story collection features strong female leads and women saving themselves.

Recommended for 18+ readers as some tales are Grimm-dark and deal with mature themes.

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WARNING: This collection draws upon the original fairytale source material and is Grimm-esque. It will not be suitable for all readers.

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Contains the full text of all the fairytale retellings!

Narrated by Corrine Davis

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“Steeped in mythology and fairy tale lore, the six stories in this highly enjoyable collection all draw you into a time and place both familiar and refreshingly magical.”

Rachel Le R

Amazon

“The author skillfully changes the language and tone of her pieces as she moves between modern and more classical fairy tale settings, and many of the stories certainly have the potential to be turned into full-length novels that expand on the fascinating mythology they create.”

Helen W

Amazon

“As someone with a lifelong love of fairytales, I found Byrd Nash’s The Wicked Wolves of Windsor a truly delightful and satisfying read. The settings of its six stories vary from medieval to Regency to modern times, but all are pervaded with an uncanny, sometimes dark, magic that everyone accepts without too much surprise (as is always the way in fairytales).”

E.H. Alger

Goodreads

“Steeped in mythology and fairy tale lore, the six stories in this highly enjoyable collection all draw you into a time and place both familiar and refreshingly magical”

Rachel

Goodreads

“This author really knows how to write short stories. Amusing, intriguing, and hard to put down, these stories pull you in and you can't wait until you read the next one.”

ERIN E W

Amazon

“The stories are delightfully captivating! The author has a fantastic ability to transport you with their words alone. I haven't been able to stop reading and re-reading this!”

Sara

Amazon

Audio Samples of the Fairytale Short Stories

The Wicked Wolves of Windsor

Between the wicked wolves of the Wild Hunt and her father, Irish girl Doireann needs all of her wits to survive. A dark retelling of Red Riding Hood with domestic violence set in post WWI England.

An adult re-telling of Red Riding Hood

The Queen’s Favorite

Queen Elaine and her talking horse must find the courage to speak the truth to free themselves a monster. An empowering, healing story set in a medieval landscape.

Milking Time

A magical fantasy where a farm girl is not all she appears.

Granny Starseed

Between drownings and gunfire, what will it take to get a granny witch to leave?

The Prince Learns a Lesson

Can a graduate student complete a magical task so her student loans are paid in full?

A Society of Heartless Women

The droll humor of Jane Austen meets Gothic horror in Regency Bath.

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“…reads like an old-fashioned book of fairy tales, but with a modern twist. Full of lore and magic…”

“A literary glass of bourbon after a long day.“

“A great collection of unpredictable and fun short stories with whimsical and dark undertones.”

“A dash of magic, and a hint of wicked.”

“Nash has a knack for bringing a new twist to old stories… keeps you on edge guessing…”

“So often stories of magic are about old male magicians. Byrd Nash does not shy away from strong female characters or minorities.”

“Feminist fairytales, timeless stories.”

“What I noticed straight away was that in all of the stories the main character was female and a strong one at that. No damsels in distress here.”

“If you loved Jackson Pearce’s Sisters Red and adored Davies’ Wolves and Witches, you’ll be wowed by Byrd Nash’s Wicked Wolves of Windsor.”