Before he became the cruel prince and the evil king, he was a boy with a stone heart. Holly Black offers a unique look at the childhood of the enigmatic High King Cardan. Learn what happened before “The Cruel Prince” and what followed “The Queen of Nothing.” And also read iconic scenes from the famous trilogy “The Folk of the Air,” told from Cardan’s point of view. Beautifully illustrated edition. Rovena Kay is a world-famous artist and a Hugo Award winner. Welcome to the enchanting world of Elfheim!