The swan's daughter : a possibly doomed love story / Roshani Chokshi.
"Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder. Thanks to a poorly worded wish to a sea witch, all one needs to rule the Isle of Malys is the heart and hand of the kingdom's heir. Historically, this has been construed quite literally. Thus, Arris expects that the day after his marriage and murder he will wake up as a sentient tree alongside the rest of his predecessors. 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 his hand and heart, a slew of eligible, lovely and (possibly murderous) bachelorettes make their way to Rathe Castle. Amidst glittering balls in ozorald caves, strolls through menageries of daydream trees and pearl crocodiles, tea time on glass boats and kisses that leave his head spinning, 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." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250873101
- ISBN: 125087310X
- Physical Description: 386 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Wednesday Books, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, [2026]
- Copyright: ©2025
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- Date of publication may vary.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 13-18 Wednesday Books.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Gunn Memorial Public Library | YA F CHO (Text) | 34621991280663 | Young Adult Fiction | Available | - |
