Maiden by Georgia Leighton - ISBN: 9780857505941
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Destiny awaits, but these maidens will not become ashes.
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    432 pages

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    23 June 2026

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Summary

An atmospheric feminist fantasy novel inspired by the legend of St George and the Dragon.

The Kingdom of Calestra was built on blood. Every spring, when the snow melts in the mountains, one young woman is chosen by lot to be sacrificed to the Great Dragon.

As the Maiden Sacrifice draws near once more, three women stand at the heart of its brutal ritual:

  • Cressyda, desperate and trapped.
  • Alinore, torn between duty and rebe…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780857505941
ISBN-10:0857505947
Author:Georgia Leighton
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Bantam Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:23 June 2026
Weight:530g
Dimensions:234mm x 154mm x 34mm
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Critics Review

Maiden is a fiercely feminist tale of family, friendship and female rage. Leighton has expertly crafted a story of glittering proportions that sizzles off the page. Utterly breathtaking. * Hazel McBride, Sunday Times bestselling author of A FATE FORGED IN FIRE *Leighton is an expert at taking well-known tales and making them her own. Epic and vivid, the world of Maiden captivates from the very first page and thrusts you into an unforgettable journey alongside characters you can’t help but root for. * Samantha Sotto Yambao, Sunday Times bestselling author of WATER MOON *‘Georgia Leighton has created a beautiful, enchanting world with twists and turns as captivating as her characters’ * Isabelle Schuler, author of LADY MACBETHAD *Maiden interweaves the stories of three very different women. Rich in folkloric elements and full of surprises, this is a powerful tale of women finding their true selves. Highly recommended! * Juliet Marillier, internationally bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST *Leighton has breathed fresh life and the fire of feminine rage into her reimagining of St George and the Dragon. I was enthralled from the very first page, immersed in its vivid setting and rich folklore, and swept up in the deftly braided lives of its three central characters. MAIDEN is a celebration of the multiplicity of womanhood, the importance of honouring your true nature, and the abiding power of female friendship * Venetia Constantine no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of THE LAST STARBORN SEER *Praise for Spellbound * – *Captivating … immersive, magical, and of course, spellbinding! * Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS *Beautifully written and atmospheric … a fresh, imaginative take on the classic fairytale * Sophie Keetch, author of MORGAN IS MY NAME *A deliciously magical novel … I devoured it! * Menna Van Praag, author of THE SISTERS GRIMM *A perfect blend of fairy tale magic and family drama * A.C. Wise, author of WENDY, DARLING *

About The Author

Georgia Leighton

Georgia Leighton lives in London with her family. Her debut adult novel, Spellbound, a reimagining of the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty, was an instant Sunday Times bestseller.

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