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Baba Connridh: A Frewyn Fable
Beware auld grans with magic knitters. They might have cake, but they also have magic.
Gran Mara Connridh, known to her few friends as Baba, is Frewyn's oldest farmer.
She spends her days marching over her fields with her cat at her side, throwing stones at children, frightening her neighbours, and avoiding unwanted visitors by telling them exactly what she thinks about them.
All is prepared for the coming harvest on Baba's farm, and she has nothing more to do but sit by her hearth and disdain the world, until a visit from the gods and two wanton fae force her to put her old powers back into practice.
Gran Mara Connridh, known to her few friends as Baba, is Frewyn's oldest farmer.
She spends her days marching over her fields with her cat at her side, throwing stones at children, frightening her neighbours, and avoiding unwanted visitors by telling them exactly what she thinks about them.
All is prepared for the coming harvest on Baba's farm, and she has nothing more to do but sit by her hearth and disdain the world, until a visit from the gods and two wanton fae force her to put her old powers back into practice.
76 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 21, 2017
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July 18, 2017
The whimsy and feel of an old-style fairytale were captured in this latest of stories from the Tales of Frewyn world.
I adored this shorter fantasy story with an old farm woman set in her ways as the main character and the delight of encountering annoying neighbors, tricksy and brooding god brothers, and some fey who wandered onto her land. Baba is more than she seems, but sometimes exactly what she seems.
The story made me smile and laugh and feel thoroughly entertained. Baba Connridh is part of the Haanta universe of stories and particularly, the Tales From Frewyn collection. It reads fine as a standalone, but it was fun for a long time fan like me to see mention of familiar characters, too.
Those who enjoy classic-style fairytale fantasy would have a good time with this one.
My thanks for the author who provided the book in exchange for an honest review.
I adored this shorter fantasy story with an old farm woman set in her ways as the main character and the delight of encountering annoying neighbors, tricksy and brooding god brothers, and some fey who wandered onto her land. Baba is more than she seems, but sometimes exactly what she seems.
The story made me smile and laugh and feel thoroughly entertained. Baba Connridh is part of the Haanta universe of stories and particularly, the Tales From Frewyn collection. It reads fine as a standalone, but it was fun for a long time fan like me to see mention of familiar characters, too.
Those who enjoy classic-style fairytale fantasy would have a good time with this one.
My thanks for the author who provided the book in exchange for an honest review.
January 26, 2024
Fresh and amusing. The story includes several lesser-known fantastic creatures and a charming (and grouchy!) elderly protagonist. Never underestimate grannies with knitting needles.
July 13, 2025
Michelle Franklin books always have such a delightful use of language!
Baba Connridh has fun world building and is full of unique characters!
Baba has a special place in my reader heart alongside characters like Terry Pratchett's Granny Weatherwax!
Baba Connridh has fun world building and is full of unique characters!
Baba has a special place in my reader heart alongside characters like Terry Pratchett's Granny Weatherwax!
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