A Fragile Enchantment

Author(s): Allison Saft

NEW & YOUNG ADULT

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom. Niamh Ó Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland. But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely friendship blossoms into something more--until an anonymous gossip columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal family's secrets. The rot at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible. Transporting readers to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages.


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A Fragile Enchantment follows the main character Nimah as she adjusts to life in the royal palace and goes about creating her enchanted garments and attending extravagant court events whilst trying to avoid the prickly and cold prince Kit. There are so many great characters in this book and it's so easy to visualise every facial expression and mannerism thanks to the descriptive details Saft weaves throughout the story. There's found family and friendship as well as understanding for those different from one's self. It's fantasy meets historical fiction and romance in a highly enjoyable read. Alison Saft's writing is lyrical in parts and leaves you captivated by the story. I couldn't put it down and kept wishing the day away so that I could get home and read more. It's become an instant favourite!

Allison Saft is the author of acclaimed romantic fantasy, Down Comes the Night and A Far Wilder Magic which was an instant Indie bestseller in the US. After receiving her MA in English Literature from Tulane University, she moved from the Gulf Coast to the West Coast, where she spends her time hiking the redwoods and practicing aerial silks.

General Fields

  • : 9781510112117
  • : Hachette Children's Group
  • : Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
  • : 269.0
  • : 01 January 2024
  • : h196mm x w128mm x s32mm
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Allison Saft
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 813.6
  • : 384
  • : YFHR