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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Contains the full text of all the fairytale retellings!

Narrated by Corrine Davis

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“What a wonderful debut by author Byrd Nash. This collection of short stories with a fantasy and fairy tale setting, showcases strong female characters in both modern and historic times.”

Jessica

Goodreads

“If you're tired of rehashed fairytales because they all seem the same, do yourself a favour and read this one. Strong female leads who don't take any nonsense, wonderfully dark and downright delicious. Every story is different with delightful twists along the way.”

Bronwyn K

Amazon

“The language alone is worth reading for, but when you get into the stories and the themes involved in them, it really turns this anthology into an instant classic.”

jscrow

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

“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

“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

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.”