Mountain King

High in the snowy peaks of the Alps, Marianne defies her mother's warning and sets out across a treacherous mountain pass. When a sudden storm overtakes her, she finds herself on the brink of death—only to awaken in the hidden halls of the Mountain King.His realm is a place of firelight and treasure, where dwarves sing lullabies and golden veins run deep through the rock. The Mountain King is no fairytale; he is real, regal, and achingly lonely. Drawn into his world by fate, Marianne finds warmth, wisdom, and love in his arms. Their secret winter together changes her forever.Years later, Marianne's daughter Susanne—gifted with uncanny powers of perception—longs to know the truth of her heritage. When mother and daughter return to the mountains, they find the Mountain King waiting. What follows is a reunion of hearts across time, a revelation of love, and a secret passion that must remain hidden from the world above.Steeped in Tyrolean folklore and written in a lyrical, poetic style, The Mountain King is a tale of romance, longing, and the timeless bond between mortal and immortal.