Ten Thousand Stitches

In a magical version of Regency England, Effie finds herself in a predicament when she falls in love with Mr. Benedict Ashbrooke, a gentleman she cannot marry due to her social status as a housemaid. Effie seeks help from Lord Blackthorn, a faerie godfather, who offers to help her in exchange for sewing ten thousand stitches onto his jacket. Effie must complete this task within one hundred days, or risk losing her immortal soul. Half a Soul is a whimsical and romantic faerie tale that explores the themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of making deals with faeries.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

A delightful and romantic tale, Half a Soul is the epitome of a comforting read. Hannah Whitten's captivating story follows Effie, a housemaid who has inconveniently fallen in love with the dashing Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. However, Effie's predicament arises as she is a housemaid, and a housemaid cannot marry a gentleman. Undeterred, Effie stumbles upon the faerie realm of Lord Blackthorn, who is more than willing to help Effie win Mr. Ashbrooke's heart. All he asks in return is that Effie sew ten thousand stitches onto his favorite jacket.

Effie has heard tales of the consequences of seeking help from faeries, but her life as a maid at Hartfield is so miserable that she is willing to risk her immortal soul for a chance at something better. With only one hundred days and ten thousand stitches to make Mr. Ashbrooke fall in love and propose, Effie must navigate the treacherous path of faerie magic while avoiding Lord Blackthorn's accidental meddling.

Olivia Atwater's Half a Soul is a whimsical faerie tale set in a magical version of Regency England, with an enchanting Cinderella twist. The novel is praised for its enjoyable take on the Regency period, its whimsical but never frivolous nature, its sweetness but not sugariness, and its deep kindness rather than merely nice. Readers have expressed their love for the book, describing it as the perfect balm for these challenging times.

Half a Soul is a perfect historical fantasy romance, warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful. Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne, praises the book for its smart and subversive nature, stating that it will ignite readers' hearts and their hope. Shelley Par also commends the charming romances, noting that they will ignite readers' hearts and their hope.

In conclusion, Half a Soul is a delightful and romantic tale that will transport readers to a magical world of faerie magic and Regency England. With its enchanting characters, captivating plot, and heartwarming message, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good fairy tale with a modern twist.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 127 x 196 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780356518787