Spellbound

<p>THE INSTANT <i>SUNDAY TIMES </i>BESTSELLER!<br><br><b>Step into a dark and magical world in the enchanting new fantasy and fairytale retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden s <i>The Bear and The Nightingale</i>, and <i>Uprooted </i>by Naomi Novik.</b><br><br>'A <b>wonderfully imaginative</b> retelling of Sleeping Beauty, <i>Spellbound </i>weaves together <b>atmospheric </b>prose with <b>enchanting </b>characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'<br>--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA<br><br>'A <b>gorgeously atmospheric Gothic fantasy</b> that had me hooked from the first page to the last!' 5-star reader review<br><br><b><i>What if Beauty never went to sleep?</i></b></p><p>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.<br><br>But this is not the love story you may think you know.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>They can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .</b><br><br><u>Praise for <i>Spellbound</i></u><br><br>'<b>Beautifully written </b>and atmospheric, <i>Spellbound </i>is<b> a fresh, imaginative take </b>on the classic fairytale you thought you knew' --Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME<br><br> A<b> deliciously magical </b>novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it! -- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM<br><br> <b>Immersive</b>, <b>magical</b>, and of course, <b>spellbinding</b> this book is <b>sheer joy' --</b> Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS<br><br><b>'I can't explain how much I enjoyed it</b>. I can't even put it into words' <br><br>'<b>A spellbinding retelling</b> that omits the shiny Disney magic of the childhood classic in favour of a <b>dark fantasy</b> retelling' <br><br>'I <b>devoured this story in 24 hours</b> as I was captivated by it. The book reeled me in and kept me hooked until the end' <br><br>'A <b>compelling and thought-provoking</b> read that lingered with me long after I turned the final page. It's <b>a testament to the strength of women</b>, the complexities of morality, and the enduring power of motherhood, love and friendship' <br><br> The <b>magic and world building in this book was incredible</b> If you are looking for <b>your next fairy tale re-telling obsession </b>then look no further! <br><br>_<br><br>**If you loved <i>Spellbound</i>, don't miss Georgia Leighton's next novel <i>Maiden</i>, a magical feminist retelling of the legend of St George and the Dragon - coming 2026! **<br><br><i>Sunday Times</i> bestseller, April 2025</p>