Roshani Chokshi's sweeping new fantasy standalone brims with cursed love. This is the lush story of the swan and the prince who share a forged desire to become something more - to themselves, and to each other.
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.
Tropes
Fairy tale
Ballroom dance
Enchantments and spells
Star Crossed romance
Proximity
| ISBN: | 9781399717564 |
| Publication date: | 8th January 2026 |
| Author: | Roshani Chokshi |
| Publisher: | Hodderscape an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 386 pages |
| Series: | A Possibly Doomed Love Story |
| Primary Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
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Roshani Chokshi's sweeping new fantasy standalone brims with cursed love. This is the lush story of the swan and the prince who share a forged desire to become something more - to themselves, and to each other.
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.
Tropes
Fairy tale
Ballroom dance
Enchantments and spells
Star Crossed romance
Proximity
The Swan's Daughter features in the following genres: Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
The Swan's Daughter is available in Hardback
The Swan's Daughter was written by Roshani Chokshi and published by Hodderscape an imprint of Hodder & Stoughton
The Swan's Daughter has 386 pages
Yes it is part of A Possibly Doomed Love Story series
£18.00
