The Embroidered Book
The Embroidered Book by Kate Heartfield is a historical fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on February 17, 2022. Spanning 672 pages, this edition is presented in English and explores the lives of two sisters, Charlotte and Antoine, during a transformative period in European history. Set in 1768, the narrative follows Charlotte, who arrives in Naples to marry a man she has never met, while her sister Antoine is renamed Marie Antoinette in France. The sisters, though isolated, discover a book of spells that grants them the power to influence their destinies amidst the treacherous landscape of court politics.
Readers will find a tale rich in themes of fantasy, romance, and alternative history as the sisters navigate their complex relationship and the consequences of their magical endeavors. The story delves into the sacrifices required by each spell, revealing how their bond evolves from love to rivalry, ultimately impacting the course of European history. The Embroidered Book presents a captivating reimagining of a significant era, blending elements of enchantment and betrayal within its intricate plot.
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*Shortlisted for 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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