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The Embroidered Book
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The Embroidered Book
*Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel*
Revolution, magic, and royal romance collide in this SUNDAY TIMES bestselling historical fantasy of 2022
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Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel
‘Spellbinding’ JJA Harwood
‘An entertaining and dark read’ Stylist
‘An absorbing novel’ Guardian
‘Beautifully written’ Elizabeth Chadwick
‘Power is not something you are given. Power is something you take. When you are a woman, it is a little more difficult, that’s all’
1768. Charlotte, daughter of the Habsburg Empress, arrives in Naples to marry a man she has never met. Her sister Antoine is sent to France, and in the mirrored corridors of Versailles they rename her Marie Antoinette.
The sisters are alone, but they are not powerless. When they were only children, they discovered a book of spells – spells that work, with dark and unpredictable consequences.
In a time of vicious court politics, of discovery and dizzying change, they use the book to take control of their lives.
But every spell requires a sacrifice. And as love between the sisters turns to rivalry, they will send Europe spiralling into revolution.
Brimming with romance, betrayal, and enchantment, The Embroidered Book reimagines a dazzling period of history as you have never seen it before.
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The Embroidered Book has been praised for its compelling blend of history and fantasy, with its intricate narrative and strong characterisation drawing comparisons to works like Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. Reviewers have highlighted its rich imagination, the seamless integration of real historical events, and the powerful themes of sacrifice, family, and magic. The story has been described as absorbing, heartbreaking, and beautifully written, appealing to fans of historical feminist fantasy.
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ISBN: 9780008380632
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 March 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperVoyager
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 43.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 440g
Pages: 672
About the Author
Kate Heartfield is the author of The Embroidered Book, a historical fantasy novel out in February 2022. Her debut novel won Canada's Aurora Award, and her novellas, stories and games have been shortlisted for the Nebula, Locus, Crawford, Sunburst and Aurora awards. A former journalist, Kate lives near Ottawa, Canada.
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