The Wild Girl

'Wonderful. Whether you love fairy tales or historical fiction or romance, there is something for you' January Magazine 'Kate Forsyth has woven together a beautiful blend of history, romance and of course fairytales with her lovable characters and enchanting descriptions. I adored the character of Dortchen and overall this book totally blew me away. I was engrossed and enchanted and couldn't put it down. The afterword at the end provides further fascinating insight into this time of fairytales in history and puts the whole book into context. This is a stunning book inside and out to truly be treasured.' Bookshelf Butterfly 'This is a book that is in turns dark, romantic, magical and horrifying mirroring many of the original tales that Dortchen, her sisters and family tell to Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm...Kate has taken the story of a little known woman and given her her rightful place in history. The Wild Girl is an unforgettable novel of forbidden love, war and fairy tale and I can't recommend it highly enough.' One More Page 'A fantastic book...one of those books that makes you fall in love with reading all over again. Definitely recommended for everyone.' Tiny Library 'I have never been particularly interested in reading historical fiction but this novel has drastically changed my views on the genre as a whole. I couldn't want for a better novel... a five out of five from me... Overall a superbly written novel.' Shoutame Reads 'Skilfully blending history and fairytale, Forsyth tells the beguiling story of Dortchen Wild, a young girl in love with Wilhelm Grimm and a rich source of the brothers' tales'. Good Book Guide 'Forsyth provides fascinating insight into the complex politics involved in the Grimms' ambitious project ... But more than that, this is a beautiful and often heartbreaking love story that is sure to move and captivate readers' Booklist