The Wicked Wolves of Windsor
and Other Fairytales

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4.6 87 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.

Audiobook, unabridged

Contains the full text of all the fairytale retellings!

Narrated by Corrine Davis

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“Are you a fairytale lover? This is a great book for you. This is my first time reading this author and I’m hooked... Great writing style and great storytelling throughout the pages of this book”
Heather H
Goodreads
“I enjoyed each of the strong, individual and interesting female protagonists; the secondary characters are also well constructed and convincing. I think my favourite is the wonderful talking horse who always tells lies!”
Dalgonar
Amazon
“Oh, what a wonderful collection of stories this book, The Wicked Wolves of Windsor and Other Fairytales, by Byrd Nash is. New stories but they feel so familiar. Easy to read, morals with a twist and they just feel good.”
jonell c
Amazon
“I recommend this book to women wanting a good lighthearted read, something to encourage their spirit and remind them that magic is all around us. The stories are not too long and you can read on and put the book down before reading the next making it easy to break into chunks, but once you start you will probably want to keep reading the whole thing.”
Karen A.
Amazon
“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.”
Ilona N
Amazon
“Fairytales from a modern perspective - I loved each one. As a fan of fairytales but not always the archaic language and sensibilities of writers from long past, it was great to read motifs done in a modern view point.”
K.A. Miltimore
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.”

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