A Fragile Enchantment

By: Allison Saft

Narrated by: Fran Burgoyne

In this romantic fantasy of manners from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft, a magical dressmaker commissioned for a royal wedding finds herself embroiled in scandal when a gossip columnist draws attention to her undeniable chemistry with the groom.

Niamh Ó Conchobhair has never let herself long for more. The magic in her blood that lets her stitch emotions and memories into fabric is the same magic that will eventually kill her. Determined to spend the little time she has left guaranteeing a better life for her family, Niamh jumps at the chance to design the wardrobe for a royal wedding in the neighboring kingdom of Avaland.

But Avaland is far from the fairytale that she imagined. While young nobles attend candlelit balls and elegant garden parties, unrest brews amid the working class. The groom himself, Kit Carmine, is prickly, abrasive, and begrudgingly being dragged to the altar as a political pawn. But when Niamh and Kit grow closer, an unlikely friendship blossoms into something more—until an anonymous gossip columnist starts buzzing about their chemistry, promising to leave them alone only if Niamh helps to uncover the royal family’s secrets. The rot at the heart of Avaland runs deep, but exposing it could risk a future she never let herself dream of, and a love she never thought possible.

Transporting listeners to a Regency England-inspired fantasy world, A Fragile Enchantment is a sweeping romance threaded with intrigue, unforgettable characters, and a love story for the ages.

A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.

©2024 Allison Saft (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Saft expertly weaves together magic, political intrigue, and slow-burn romance in this evocative fantasy… Fans of both Regency romances and alternate-Earth fantasies will find much to pour over in this sweeping read.”–Publishers Weekly (starred)

"Fantasy of manners at its very height. A Fragile Enchantment brims with longing: between the bantering characters and in their desires for a better world. Allison Saft has a talent for dynamics you’ll adore."—Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights

"This delightful novel weaves together the romance and passion of a Regency romance with the magic, whimsy, and heart of a Ghibli film. I was left utterly enchanted."–Axie Oh, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea

Great storyline

let's start with the narrator right on point excellent job, great storyline and world building. wish we had been able to get more of the magic that the characters possess also more of what happens at the end with all characters but overall a great job

Such a cute magical story!

This has such a great magic system and the royal family is just like any other, but obviously with power and influence. I love how there is a magical dressmaker. It’s just so cute.

Mix and struggles of tribes end the evolution of equality..

A beautiful Modern day fairy tale. With many great twists and turns.
A great way to celebrate equality.

For romantics

Entrancing story and exceptional performance. The character is a self described “hopeless romantic” and the book will give readers of a similar nature many engaging moments.

Bridgerton-esque

3.5 stars! Bridgerton with a magical twist. Charming story with perfect narration. The narrator perfectly captures the different accents throughout the story to give it more depth and character. Some parts got a little slow in my opinion, but overall a super cute story.