Inspired by the classic Donkeyskin, a forgotten fairytale in the vein of Cinderella, Sackcloth and Sky is a captivating clean fantasy where magic and adventure tangle with unexpected romance in a land reminiscent of the Arabian Nights. If you love fairytale retellings with warmth, humour, strong heroines, intricate world-building, and slow-burn romance, you’ll be enchanted by this unique and richly textured story.

Arianna Goldbest, or possibly FitzMichael knows three things: she’s a bastard, she’s cleverer than most people give her credit for, and she’s about to become far more important than anyone expected. When the royal family faces an unprecedented crisis, Arianna’s heritage suddenly becomes her greatest asset—but it might also cost her the freedom she’s always dreamed of. And what did Kit mean when he told her to trust him, that everything would turn out? He knows Arianna doesn’t trust anyone.

This is a light-hearted novella about a young woman finding her place in the world, and is free for newsletter subscribers