This beautiful first printing is in like-new condition—immaculate and pristine. The dust jacket is unmarked, with red cloth boards and bright gilt lettering on the spine. A City in Winter by Mark Helprin, first published in 1996, is a richly written fantasy novel and the second in the Swan Lake Trilogy. Elegantly illustrated by two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Van Allsburg, the story follows a young girl who learns she is the true heir to a snowbound kingdom ruled by a tyrant. Blending poetic prose with striking imagery, it’s a timeless tale of destiny and courage.