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The Swan's Daughter

discover the New York Times bestseller about an enchanting, fairy-tale inspired curse
By Roshani Chokshi
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Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will... Read More
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A new standalone young adult fantasy brimming with cursed love, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Wolves. Stardust meets Uprooted, with a fairytale twist.

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Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. After poorly wording a wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand in marriage of the kingdom's heir. Thus, Arris expects that the day of his marriage will be the one of his murdering. His only chance at a long life is finding true and lasting love.

When Arris's parents announce a tournament of brides to compete for the throne, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. But Arris cannot tell who is here out of love for him or lust for power.

Until he meets Demelza. As a veritas swan, Demelza's song wrings out the truth. Forced into hiding, Demelza strikes a deal. Arris will provide her with safekeeping in exchange for her truth-telling song to sort through his potential brides.

While Arris is used to dodging death threats and Demelza is accustomed to fighting for her voice to be heard, to survive the tournament of brides requires a different kind of bravery. And perhaps the bravest thing one can do is not merely protect one's life but find the courage to chase a life worth living.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781399717601

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 January 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodderscape

Illustration: N/A

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Roshani Chokshi is the award-winning author of the New York Times bestselling series The Star-Touched Queen, The Gilded Wolves and Aru Shah and The End of Time, which Time Magazine named one of the Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. Her novels have been translated into more than two dozen languages and often draw upon world mythology and folklore. Chokshi is a member of the National Leadership Board for the Michael C. Carlos Museum and lives in Georgia with her husband and their nefarious cat.

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