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An instant New York Times bestseller!

She seeks the hand of a prince—but her heart leads her to another.

In an enchanting Victorian romantasy perfect for readers who loved Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince, discover an alternate 1848 London ruled by faerie magic and hidden bargains.

For centuries, England has existed under the control of Queen Mor, an immortal fae who cunningly secured the throne and maintains her image by granting each of her subjects one chance to strike a magical deal for their greatest wish.

For Ivy Benton, preparing for her official debut into London society seems pointless. Her family’s reputation lies in ruin, her formerly vibrant sister has become merely a ghost of herself, and her own marriage prospects are virtually nonexistent. When Queen Mor announces a glamorous competition with Prince Bram’s hand in marriage as its prize, Ivy knows it’s her best—and perhaps only—chance at improving her future. Without hesitation, she signs away her fate in blood to claim the crown she believes will solve all of her troubles.

As the dazzling yet dangerous contest unfolds, Ivy unexpectedly emerges as a leading contender. Her progress becomes even more promising thanks to Prince Bram’s charming and notoriously scandalous younger brother, Prince Emmett, who offers assistance—for an unknown price. Yet amid glittering balls and twisted royal challenges, Ivy finds herself drawn more and more toward Emmett, threatening her carefully laid plans.

Soon Ivy begins to see the contest as more than just an opportunity to secure a marriage. With every seductive temptation and perilous trial, she realizes that faerie bargains always carry a hidden price—and she may have recognized the true cost too late.

From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of The Witch Haven comes an irresistible tale that will leave readers desperate to bargain for the sequel.