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Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Kristine Kathryn Rusch is an American writer and editor. She writes under various pseudonyms in multiple genres, including science fiction.
The 10th Kingdom
Synopsis
The 10th Kingdom is a portal-fantasy adventure that blends modern New York cynicism with a richly realized world of fairy tales. When waitress Virginia and her father Tony are pulled through a magical mirror, they land in the Nine Kingdoms — a parallel dimension where characters from Snow White, Cinderella, and other classic stories have lived for generations as real people. To find their way home, they must join forces with Wolf, a werewolf prince cursed to stay trapped in his beastly form until he finds true love, and help him reclaim his throne from the sorceress who has usurped it through dark magic. Written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch (under the name Kathryn Wesley), this story is an expansive homage to Grimm's fairy tales reimagined with wit, romance, and a genuine sense of wonder.
Genres
Characters
Virginia LewisProtagonist
A cynical New York waitress and aspiring restaurateur who is transported into a parallel world of fairy tales.
The WolfSupporting
A werewolf prince from the Snow White story, cursed to be trapped in wolf form until he can find his true love; becomes Virginia's unlikely ally and romantic interest.
Snow WhiteCameo
Frequently asked questions
Is The 10th Kingdom connected to the TV miniseries?
This novel is a novelization of the popular 2000 fantasy miniseries, expanding on the events and characters introduced in the show. Readers familiar with the miniseries will find a deeper dive into the story.