The Wicked Wolves of Windsor: feminist fantasy fairytale retellings

The Wicked Wolves of Windsor
and Other Fairytales

4.7

81 ratings on Amazon
4.7

88 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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Audiobook, unabridged

Contains the full text of all the fairytale retellings!

Narrated by Corrine Davis

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“This is a great collection of unpredictable and fun short stories with whimsical with dark undertones. The characters are full of courage and determination, cunning and wit. The stories twist unexpectedly, and like many of Grimm's tales, unpredictably.”

Jinn N

Goodreads

“Nash does a beautiful job holding true to favorite themes and weaving in threads of fantasy. The imagery was vivid and the stories were simply magical. I get transported into each tale and enjoyed reading this book immensely!”

Heather L

Goodreads

“A wonderful collection of delightfully dark tales. Most could easily be expanded into full books of their own. I would particularly like to see Granny Starseed as a full novel.”

Marynthel W

Amazon

“The author's style is flowing and lyrical. Like a stream bubbling through a lush meadow, it sweeps you along on the current and you are happy to go with it. I couldn't pick a favourite, because they are all so good it's impossible to.”

Julia B

Goodreads

“Fairytales. I love fairytales. I have always been intrigued by the premise of a hidden pearl of wisdom within these stories and The Wicked Wolves of Windsor did not disappoint!”

Linda L

Goodreads

“Nash’s writing flows beautifully and even though the backdrops may change from medieval to present day, the sense of fable holds firm in each tale. I do hope there’s more of this to come from the author. It’s definitely a collection to be dipped in and out of on repeat.”

Julie E

Goodreads

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.”