Keturah is the storyteller of her village, entertaining her friends with her fantastical tales. One day she follows the fabled hart into the forest and loses her way. After going in circles for several days, Keturah accepts that death is near. When she meets Lord Death, she tries to buy some more time by telling him a story of true love. He agrees to let her return to her village, on the condition that she find true love by the end of the day. When this does not happen, she returns to Lord Death, who is enchanted by her beauty and storytelling ability, and continues to allow her to return to the village to help her friends. Finally Keturah realizes that Death has been with her since she was a small child, and she returns to the forest to be his bride.When I first picked up this book and began to read, I did not think I would like it, since fantasy is not usually my thing. However, Keturah’s love for her village and her unfolding discovery of her love for Lord Death are what really make this a powerful tale. As we follow Keturah’s progress, we find ourselves rooting for her, but for Lord Death as well, as we see his softer, more humane side emerge when Keturah is near. This is a very unique book, and I highly recommend it.
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