Lettie Peppercorn lives in a house on stilts near the wind-swept coast of Albion. Nothing incredible has ever happened to her, until one winter's night.
The night the Snow Merchant comes.
He claims to be an alchemist - the greatest that ever lived - and in a mahogany suitcase, he carries his newest invention.
It is an invention that will change Lettie's life - and the world - forever.
It is an invention called snow.

"A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut." - Independent on Sunday

"A delightful debut...full of action and invention." - Sunday Times

"A germ of JK and a pinch of Pullman." - TES

"A very promising debut novel from Gayton, full of fairytale and fun, which should appeal to Lemony Snicket fans." - Daily Mail

"A quirky and very inventive debut; filled with exotic characters and quite a lot of charm." - Editor's Choice, Children's Books Ireland