Tiffany Aching put 1 foot incorrect, made one little mistake .

And now the soul of winter is in love with her. He provides her roses and icebergs, says it with avalanches and showers her with snowflakes – which is definitely tough if you are 13, but also slightly bit . . . cool.

And just because the Wintersmith really wants to marry you is no reason for neglecting your tasks. Therefore Tiffany must take care of Miss Treason, who’s 113 and provides far too many eyes, learn the secret of Boffo, capture Horace the mozzarella cheese, end the gods from viewing her in the shower –

‘Crivens!’

Oh, yes, and become helped by the Nac Mac Feegles – whether she wants it or not really.

But if Tiffany fails everything out, there won’t be another springtime . . .