Wicker by Ursula Wills is a dark and unusual folk tale about loneliness, love, jealousy, and the strange expectations people have about marriage. Set in a small coastal village, the story follows a lonely woman who makes an unusual request to find happiness. With dark humor and a touch of fantasy, the book explores how people react when someone finds love in an unexpected way.
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About the Book
The story follows a fish-gutter who lives alone in a small coastal village. Her neighbors avoid her because of her unpleasant smell, and she struggles with loneliness. She wants a husband and someone who will care for her, but she finds it difficult to connect with other people.
Finally, she takes her three gold coins to a local basket-maker and asks him to make her a husband.
The basket-maker creates a man from willow branches. Surprisingly, the wicker husband is gentle, loving, and devoted to his new wife. He helps repair her home, shares her life, and brings happiness she has never experienced before.
As the woman becomes happier, her appearance and behavior begin to change. She starts singing while she works and wearing flowers in her hair. However, her new happiness makes the other villagers jealous.
Instead of celebrating her joy, they begin to resent her unusual marriage. Their jealousy leads them to create a cruel plan designed to make her believe that her wicker husband has betrayed her.
The story explores how envy can damage relationships and how society often judges people who live differently. It combines elements of a traditional fairy tale with dark humor and an unsettling look at human behavior.
Book Information
- Book Title: Wicker
- Author: Ursula Wills
- Genre: Fantasy, Dark Fairy Tale, Literary Fiction
- Publisher: TorDotCom
- Publication Date: October 6, 2026
- Pages: 160
- Language: English
Why Read Wicker?
If you enjoy unusual fairy tales, dark humor, and stories about human relationships, Wicker may be a great choice. Its strange premise and thoughtful themes make it different from a traditional love story.
About Ursula Wills
Ursula Wills is a British writer whose work draws inspiration from folklore, hidden history, and traditional tales. Her stories often combine familiar human experiences with strange and unexpected events.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Wicker by Ursula Wills about?
It tells the story of a lonely woman who gets a husband made from willow branches and faces jealousy from her neighbors.
2. What genre is Wicker?
It is a dark fairy tale with fantasy and literary elements.
3. Who may enjoy this book?
Readers who like unusual stories, folklore, and dark humor may enjoy it.
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