The Spell tells the story of Maurice, king of Fleurham, a strong but stubborn leader who struggles against his desires as he tries to save his family and his kingdom... of Lilac, Maurice's frustrated queen who will do anything to keep Maurice's attention... of their daughter, young Princess Isabella, caught in the struggle between her powerful parents... and of a dangerous curse that threatens to tear their world apart. A captivating tale of treachery, magic, and passion set in the lush countryside of sixteenth-century England, The Spell is C.V. Shaw's sensational, not-to-be-missed debut novel.