Maiden

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Beschreibung

<p><b>THIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF<br><br>Discover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling from the <i>Sunday Times </i>bestselling author, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.</b><br><br>The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon.<br><br>As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual: Cressyda, desperate and trapped, Alinore, torn between duty and rebellion and Maylie, whose secrets burn hotter than dragonfire. Together, they carry the power to shatter a treaty written in blood and ash.<br><br>Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon<b>.</b><br><br><b>The sacrifice is coming.</b><br><b>But this time, the maidens refuse to burn.</b><br><br>Prepare for...</p><ul><li>ancient dragons</li><li>lady knights</li><li>cunning princesses</li><li>castle libraries</li><li>fierce fairy folk</li><li>forbidden magic</li><li>and much more!</li></ul><p><b>Readers are enchanted by <i>Maiden</i>!</b><br><br>'Filled with myth, forbidden magic, political intrigue . . . It's <b>a perfect blend</b>' <br><br>'A <b>captivating </b>fantasy novel about three women whose fates are deeply intertwined - and about courage, identity, and breaking free from the rules imposed by others. <b>Highly recommended</b>' <br><br>'<b>A joyful epic</b> that delves into themes of female identity and independence. <b>A great read for fans of modern fairy tales and strong female characters' </b> <br><br><b>'</b>A <b>powerful, lyrical and moving</b> fairytale retelling that I loved' <br><br>'If you like <b>dragons, princesses, knights and magic</b> this is a high recommendation for you!' <br><br>'<i>Maiden</i> is <b>a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage</b>. Leighton has

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780857505941

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Taschenbuch

Maße

233 x 153 x 36 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2026

Verlag / Hersteller

Transworld Publ. Ltd UK