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An atmospheric feminist fantasy novel from the bestselling author of SPELLBOUND, inspired by the legend of St George and the Dragon—this princess is going to save herself... The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young...
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An atmospheric feminist fantasy novel from the bestselling author of SPELLBOUND, inspired by the legend of St George and the Dragon—this princess is going to save herself...
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.
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.
Yet freedom comes at a cost, and first they must face the ancient fury of the Great Dragon.
The sacrifice is coming. But this time, the maidens refuse to burn.
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ISBN: 9780857505941
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 June 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of the Random House Group)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 700g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Georgia Leighton lives in London with her family. Her debut adult novel, Spellbound, a reimagining of the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller. To hear more from Georgia, visit georgialeightonauthor.com and follow her on Instagram @georgialeightonauthor.
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