Valentina the emperor's daughter is an obsessive collector of exotic birds. Her servants track down every bird she desires - just one remains unfound: a bird that talks. Servants search far and wide to fulfill her impossible quest - and she beheads those who fail. In Valentina's palace, heads roll every day! Will the golden cage ever be filled? A deliciously dark European fairy tale with words as rich as its bold and luxurious illustrations. Format: Hardback Click here to see our range of beautiful prints by Carll Cneut featuring some of the illustrations from this book.  If you are interested in illustrator Carll Cneut's influences and techniques, have a read of our Q&A chat with him!