{"product_id":"9781804993989","title":"Spellbound","description":"\u003cp\u003eby Leighton, Georgia | Modern \u0026amp; contemporary fiction (post c 1945) \u003cbr\u003ePublished 23\/10\/2025 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Penguin (Transworld)) in the United Kingdom \u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e196 x 128 x 29mm | 298g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!Step into a dark and magical world in the enchanting new fairytale retelling, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden, Naomi Novik, and M. A. Kuzniar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this is not the love story you may think you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcept dark magic cannot be tricked, and as the end of the curse edges closer, Violanna, Meredyth and Sel each has a choice to make.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey can wait to find out if the worst will happen, or they can turn to face the coming storm . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Spellbound'A wonderfully imaginative retelling of Sleeping Beauty, Spellbound weaves together atmospheric prose with enchanting characters to bring fresh new life to this classic fairy-tale'--Rosie Hewlett, bestselling author of MEDEA'A gorgeously atmospheric Gothic fantasy that had me hooked from the first page to the last!' ? ? ? ? ?'A spellbinding retelling that omits the shiny Disney magic of the childhood classic in favour of a dark fantasy retelling' ? ? ? ? ?'Beautifully written and atmospheric, Spellbound is a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale you thought you knew' --Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME‘A deliciously magical novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!’ -- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM‘Immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding… this book is sheer joy ? Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS'I can't explain how much I enjoyed it. I can't even put it into words' ? ? ? ? ?'A fantastic retelling of Sleeping Beauty which is a story I adore. This book was insane! It was twisted, it was gripping but it was so darn good!' ? ? ? ? ?'I devoured this story in 24 hours as I was captivated by it. The book reeled me in and kept me hooked until the end' ? ? ? ? ?'A compelling and thought-provoking read that lingered with me long after I turned the final page. It's a testament to the strength of women, the complexities of morality, and the enduring power of motherhood, love and friendship' ? ? ? ? ?'Spellbound is a book that subverts expectations while still honouring the essence of the classic fairytale' ? ? ? ? ?'The characters are really well written and I felt really invested in them as individuals and also how they intertwine for the story' ? ? ? ? ?'An absolutely perfect book to read before bed. Highly recommended it' ? ? ? ? ?**If you loved Spellbound, don't miss Georgia Leighton's next novel Maiden, a magical feminist retelling of the legend of St George and the Dragon - coming 2026 and available to pre-order now! **Spellbound was number 3 in the hardback fiction chart w\/c 28\/04\/25\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THE CLEEVE BOOKSHOP LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56567690789239,"sku":"9781804993989","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/0729\/3737\/files\/9781804993989.jpg?v=1768822663","url":"https:\/\/thecleevebookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781804993989","provider":"The Cleeve Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}