The City of the Black Widow (1)

Rød og Blå I: Den sorte enkes by

The City of the Black Widow is the first book in a dramatic dystopian YA trilogy set in the city of Viduana.

Nicole Boyle Rødtnes (born 1985) is a popular Danish children's book and YA writer

The City of the Black Widow (1)

Rød og Blå I: Den sorte enkes by

The City of the Black Widow is the first book in a dramatic dystopian YA trilogy set in the city of Viduana.

Nicole Boyle Rødtnes (born 1985) is a popular Danish children's book and YA writer

Synopsis

In Viduana, men and women live parallel lives under strict control. The city is ruled by three widows who have everyone in their iron grip. Outside the city walls, war is raging and people are desperately lining up to be admitted to the safety of the city. Only very few succeed.

Clara, Silas and Emma have lived in Viduana since they were small children. Each of the now face terrible predicaments:

Clara is turning 18 and she must participate in the city's procreation program.

Silas lives on the men's side where he works as a slave. His visions of a better future can only come true if he sacrifices what he holds the dearest.

When Emma's mum dies, she moves in with what turns out to be her grandmother: the merciless leader of the city, the Black Widow. But Emma carries a secret that could be her end if anyone finds out.

Clara, Silas and Emma have no other choice but to challenge the tyranny to escape the shackles.

Welcome to Viduana where being in love is forbidden and every attempt to escape is punished with death.

The City of the Black Widow (1)
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Original Language: Danish
Original Publisher: Alvilda
Published: October, 2019
435 pages
Category: Children's Books
Sub-category: YA
Available material: English sample upon request.

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World except: Danish