Bulgarian fantasy novel wins European debut award

Bulgarian author Vida Delcheva's fantasy novel "Sunbreakers" has won the Chrysalis Award for best debut, presented by the European Science Fiction Society during its annual European science fiction and fantasy convention in Paris.

"Sunbreakers" was Bulgaria's nominee for the award.

Drawing on Bulgarian folklore, the novel follows its characters through encounters with mythical creatures such as karakondzhuls, samodivas and dragons, while exploring themes of duty, friendship and the inner darkness everyone must confront.

Editor: Miglena Ivanova