{"product_id":"spellbound-hardback-by-georgia-leighton-2026275228","title":"Spellbound (Hardback) by Georgia Leighton","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep 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\u003e'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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A gorgeously atmospheric Gothic fantasy that had me hooked from the first page to the last!' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A spellbinding retelling that omits the shiny Disney magic of the childhood classic in favour of a dark fantasy retelling' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if Beauty never went to sleep?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A deliciously magical novel and an absolute delight to read. I devoured it!' -- Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding... this book is sheer joy ? Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I can't explain how much I enjoyed it. I can't even put it into words' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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!' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Spellbound is a book that subverts expectations while still honouring the essence of the classic fairytale' reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'The characters are really well written and I felt really invested in them as individuals and also how they intertwine for the story' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'An absolutely perfect book to read before bed. Highly recommended it' Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Georgia Leighton is a Senior Marketing Manager in publishing. Before working in publishing, she completed an MA in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway, University of London, receiving a distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeorgia lives in London with her family and many books. Her debut adult novel, Spellbound, is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASDA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48331409883374,"sku":"STO-ITEM-2026-275228","price":14.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/0125\/9183\/files\/9780857505910_T1.jpg?v=1784223183","url":"https:\/\/mcgrocer.com\/products\/spellbound-hardback-by-georgia-leighton-2026275228","provider":"McGrocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}