{"product_id":"9780857505934","title":"Maiden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHIS PRINCESS IS GOING TO SAVE HERSELF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover a world of forbidden magic, court politics and sacrifice in this enchanting new myth retelling from the \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author, perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe sacrifice is coming.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut this time, the maidens refuse to burn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrepare for…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eancient dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elady knights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecunning princesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecastle libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efierce fairy folk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eforbidden magic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReaders are enchanted by \u003ci\u003eMaiden\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Filled with myth, forbidden magic, political intrigue . . . It's \u003cb\u003ea perfect blend\u003c\/b\u003e' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003cb\u003ecaptivating \u003c\/b\u003efantasy novel about three women whose fates are deeply intertwined - and about courage, identity, and breaking free from the rules imposed by others. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended\u003c\/b\u003e' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA joyful epic\u003c\/b\u003e that delves into themes of female identity and independence. \u003cb\u003eA great read for fans of modern fairy tales and strong female characters' \u003c\/b\u003e⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003c\/b\u003eA \u003cb\u003epowerful, lyrical and moving\u003c\/b\u003e fairytale retelling that I loved' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'If you like \u003cb\u003edragons, princesses, knights and magic\u003c\/b\u003e this is a high recommendation for you!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eMaiden\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ea fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage\u003c\/b\u003e. Leighton has expertly crafted \u003cb\u003ea story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page\u003c\/b\u003e. Utterly \u003cb\u003ebreathtaking'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHazel McBride, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own. \u003cb\u003eEpic and vivid\u003c\/b\u003e, the world of \u003ci\u003eMaiden\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ecaptivates from the very first page\u003c\/b\u003e and thrusts you into \u003cb\u003ean unforgettable journey\u003c\/b\u003e alongside \u003cb\u003echaracters you can't help but root for'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSamantha Sotto Yambao, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of WATER MOON\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eMaiden\u003c\/i\u003e interweaves the stories of three very different women. \u003cb\u003eRich in folkloric elements\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003efull of surprises\u003c\/b\u003e, this is \u003cb\u003ea powerful tale\u003c\/b\u003e of women finding their true selves. \u003cb\u003eHighly recommended!\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003eJuliet Marillier, internationally bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Leighton has created a\u003cb\u003e beautiful, enchanting world with twists and turns as enchanting as her characters\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cbr\u003eIsabelle Schuler, author of LADY MACBETHAD\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bantam Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57242459242869,"sku":"9780857505934","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/5334\/6096\/files\/9780857505934.jpg?v=1780392311","url":"https:\/\/goldenharebooks.com\/products\/9780857505934","provider":"Golden Hare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}