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A compellingly beautiful tale of magic, intrigue and deception, set against the backdrop of eighteenth-century Paris on the cusp of revolution.

Paris in 1789 is a labyrinth of twisted streets, filled with beggars, thieves, revolutionaries – and magicians . . .
When seventeen-year-old Camille is left orphaned, she has to provide for her frail sister and her volatile brother. In desperation, she survives by using the petty magic she learnt from her mother. But when her brother disappears Camille decides to pursue a richer, more dangerous mark: the glittering court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

Using dark magic Camille transforms herself into the ‘Baroness de la Fontaine‘ and presents herself at the court of Versaille, where she soon finds herself swept up in a dizzying life of riches, finery and suitors. But Camille’s resentment of the rich is at odds with the allure of their glamour and excess, and she soon discovers that she’s not the only one leading a double life . . .

Enchantée is a compelling historical fantasy and is Gita Trelease's debut novel.

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Critic reviews

Enchantée is a lit firework crackling with treacherous magic, decadent romance and disguises that take on lives of their own. I adore this gorgeous, deliciously addictive book! (Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval)
An intoxicating blend of opulence, magic, intrigue and romance. Gita Trelease deftly balances a spellbinding story of desperation and deceit on the precipice of the epic revolution that changed history. Camille's tale wrapped around me as entrancingly as her magical gown. (Alwyn Hamilton, author of Rebel of the Sands)
'Trelease is a supremely confident writer... [Enchantee is] a triumph of high jinx over history, which should keep young readers enthralled to the meticulously plotted end' (Emily Bearns)
Romantic, decadent and glamorous, it’s a hugely entertaining historical fantasy and Macmillan’s biggest YA début of the spring. (Fiona Noble)
An immersive, glittering debut that intriguingly blends history and fantasy. A striking examination of power, privilege, and choice in a limited world, that makes Trelease a new voice to watch.
Distinctive characters, vivid 18th-century images of Paris and Versailles, lively French-infused dialogue, an appealing heroine, and an upbeat ending propel this lengthy romantic fantasy. Romance and fantasy readers will enjoy the magic realism, ruse and tension of Camille’s double identity, authentic historical references, and Camille’s daring, passionate spirit. A must-have.
Set against the burgeoning throes of revolution, this immersive drama makes brilliant use of its conceit, suggesting that the decadent opulence of the French nobility was maintained by a fragile illusion that depended on the abject sorrow and blood of the French people. The period detail is exquisite, with Camille’s family situation and the inclusion of the problems surrounding the development of the hot-air balloon (Camille falls for an aeronaut) enabling readers to see what daily life was like for various classes of people as well as what new technologies were on the horizon. Fans of substantial historical romance as well as fantasy will be thoroughly enchanted.
This is a book to be savoured: from the rich, detailed descriptions of Paris on the brink of revolution; to the witty repartee and tender romance; to the dark, dangerous thread of magic woven through this wonderfully vivid world. (Rosalyn Eves, author of Blood Rose Rebellion)
A heady sparkling dream of a book. One of the best fantasies I’ve read in years. (Margaret Rogerson, author of An Enchantment of Ravens)
A fine teen novel [...] a thrilling account of love, passion and adventure.
Trelease does a marvellous job of transporting the reader to the vibrant streets and rooftops of Paris on the brink of a Revolution. Her writing is truly captivating
Magic, treachery and romance aplenty is woven into this enchanting tale
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Glamour, magic, mistaken identities and love. Don’t be put off that this is marketed as teen fiction. It is a perfect, sophisticated historical rags to riches fantasy with a sprinkling of magic. I can imagine this turned into an incredible film.

I didn’t want the book to end

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What a wonderful debut novel by Gita Trelease! Set in France, it’s a historical fantasy YA novel, with really interesting characters and twists and vivid descriptions, I was completely absorbed!

Absolutely amazing

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My favourite book ever! I strongly recommend it! Great story, wonderful characters, sooooo good! The narrator isn't very good at men's voices, but other than that she's good. A wonderful, sweeping plot, with glorious people you can really believe in. Your life will be better for reading this book!

FANTASTIC!

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I generally like this genre of book and I thought this one had possibility. Alas no! I found the narrator's forced pronunciation and drawn out sentences ( and I mean every sentence ) very off-putting. I'm going to listen to another book that has used this narrator just to find out if she uses different voices as I hate to be negative about someone who has obviously worked very hard. I gave the novel 3*'s solely because of the narration. I wondered if this was some kind of teen novel I had inadvertently bought.

Not one of my favourite novels.

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