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Spellbound

An atmospheric, feminist retelling of a classic fairy tale that asks, What if Beauty never went to sleep?

In a remote castle perched atop a windswept island, a long-awaited royal heir is born. In accordance with ancient custom, a blessing ceremony takes place to bestow the princess with magical gifts – along with a terrible curse.

But this is not the love story you may think you know.

There is no enchanted sleep for the princess, and no handsome prince to save the day. Just three women, who together concoct a desperate plan of misdirect that changes the course of all their lives.

Except dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make.

They can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .

Captivating . . . immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding!

Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS

About Georgia Leighton

Georgia Leighton lives in London with her family. Her debut adult novel, Spellbound, a reimagining of the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. To hear more from Georgia, visit georgialeightonauthor.com and follow her on Instagram @georgialeightonauthor.
Details
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781804993989
  • Length: 400 pages
  • Price: £9.99
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