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The South Wind
Series: The Four Winds
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From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The South Wind follows Princess Sarai of...
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Description
From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
The South Wind follows Princess Sarai of Ammara, who has less than three months to live before death claims her. Cursed as a child to die on her twenty-fifth nameday, she is determined to do whatever it takes to secure her realm’s future, including an arranged marriage to Prince Balior, a handsome young noble from a neighbouring kingdom. However, another man vies for her attention as well: Notus, the South Wind, god of the desert breeze and Sarai’s ex-lover.
Sarai is resolved to stay away from the god who betrayed her and honour her father’s plan. Yet, Balior has an agenda of his own, and as Sarai learns more about her betrothed, she realises he might pose a dangerous threat to her people. Despite her hatred for Notus, she fakes their engagement to escape the arranged marriage and unearth Balior’s true motives surrounding his obsession with the menacing labyrinth that sits in the palace’s grounds.
Darker forces are at work, though, and time is running out. Together with Notus, Sarai must face the horrors dwelling inside the labyrinth to save herself and her realm – but in order to succeed, she must confront her pain and the monsters she carries within herself…
Series: The Four Winds
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The South Wind
From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The South Wind follows Princess Sarai of Ammara, who has less than three months to live before death claims her. Cursed...Paperback$3600Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The West Wind
From the author of The North Wind comes a dark and beguiling tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation of becoming an acolyte....Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The West Wind Collector's Edition
A limited collector’s hardback edition of the international bestseller, featuring exclusive bonus content and a special illustrated cover. The West Wind Collector's Edition follows the story of Brielle of Thornbrook, who has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation to become an acolyte. Twenty-one years on...Hardback$5400Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The North Wind
A lush and enchanting fantasy romance, inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the myth of Hades and Persephone. Beloved by readers on TikTok. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter. If the legends are to be believed, their...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The North Wind Collector's Edition
A limited collector’s hardback edition of the international bestseller, featuring exclusive bonus content, a special illustrated cover, and stunning sprayed foil edges. The North Wind follows Wren of Edgewood, who is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter. However, if the legends are...Hardback$5400Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The East Wind
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival, and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials—and their own tortured pasts—in the climactic final instalment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles spends her days at the apothecary creating potions and poisons while being pushed...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The West Wind
From the author of The North Wind comes a dark and beguiling tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation of becoming an acolyte....Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The North Wind
A lush and enchanting fantasy romance, inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the myth of Hades and Persephone. Beloved by readers on TikTok. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter. However, if the legends are to be believed,...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The South Wind
From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The South Wind centres on Princess Sarai of Ammara, who has less than two months to live. Cursed as a child...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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The East Wind
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials – and their own tortured pasts – in the climactic final instalment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles spends her days at the apothecary creating potions and...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761426070
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 April 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Alexandria Warwick is the author of the Four Winds series and the North series. A classically trained violinist, she spends much of her time performing in orchestras. She lives in Florida.
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The West Wind
From the author of The North Wind comes a dark and beguiling tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation of becoming an acolyte....Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The West Wind Collector's Edition
A limited collector’s hardback edition of the international bestseller, featuring exclusive bonus content and a special illustrated cover. The West Wind Collector's Edition follows the story of Brielle of Thornbrook, who has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation to become an acolyte. Twenty-one years on...Hardback$5400Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The North Wind
A lush and enchanting fantasy romance, inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the myth of Hades and Persephone. Beloved by readers on TikTok. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter. If the legends are to be believed, their...Paperback$3400Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The North Wind Collector's Edition
A limited collector’s hardback edition of the international bestseller, featuring exclusive bonus content, a special illustrated cover, and stunning sprayed foil edges. The North Wind follows Wren of Edgewood, who is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter. However, if the legends are...Hardback$5400Elsewhere:$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The East Wind
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival, and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials—and their own tortured pasts—in the climactic final instalment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles spends her days at the apothecary creating potions and poisons while being pushed...Paperback$3199Elsewhere:$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The West Wind
From the author of The North Wind comes a dark and beguiling tale of forbidden love, inspired by the Greek myth of Hero and Leander and the Scottish ballad Tam Lin. Brielle of Thornbrook has dedicated her life to the abbey. She spends her days forging iron and her evenings studying the Text, all in preparation of becoming an acolyte....Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The North Wind
A lush and enchanting fantasy romance, inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the myth of Hades and Persephone. Beloved by readers on TikTok. Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it is Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter. However, if the legends are to be believed,...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The South Wind
From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. The South Wind centres on Princess Sarai of Ammara, who has less than two months to live. Cursed as a child...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Pre-order
The East Wind
Rapunzel meets the myth of Psyche and Cupid in a standalone fantasy romance tale of love, survival and healing, as a mortal woman and a god unite to overcome deadly trials – and their own tortured pasts – in the climactic final instalment of the Four Winds series. Min of Marles spends her days at the apothecary creating potions and...Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order
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