We are thrilled to be releasing the cover for EM Castellan’s upcoming novel, Under a Starlit Sky, which is the captivating sequel to the YA historical novel, In the Shadow of the Sun. The new YA novel releases November 9th 2021 by Feiwel & Friends.
Be sure to add this one to your Goodreads and you can pre-order it from Amazon, Books-A-Million, and IndieBound. If you haven’t read In the Shadow of the Sun yet, add it to your Goodreads or find the purchase links here.
Read on to learn more about the sequel and its author, EM Castellan!
SYNOPSIS
Will her magic be the end of her?
Spring 1662. In the wake of Fouquet’s defeat, Henriette is keeping her promise to the Sun King and helping him build the enchanted Palace of Versailles he’s always dreamed of. But when her poor health worsens, her magic wanes and her husband Philippe fears for her well-being to such an extent that he forbids her to remain Louis’ Source.
Forced to step aside, Henriette witnesses the swift rise of a new player at the French court: the handsome and self-assured Chevalier de Lorraine quickly becomes both Louis’s new Source of magic — and Philippe’s latest lover. With her ladies Louise and Athénaïs now both vying for the king’s attention, Henriette is more isolated than ever, and her place at Versailles has never felt more in jeopardy.
So when she starts to experience a new surge in power and makes unlikely allies out of old enemies, will she use her magic to help the House of Bourbon stay in power— or to secure her own place at the center of the court?
Praise for IN THE SHADOW OF THE SUN by E.M. Castellan
“Castellan craftily infuses enchantment in every scene alongside romance and intrigue among the royals and their court, while luxurious descriptions and quick-witted dialogue make for a captivating read.”–Publishers Weekly
“An utterly enchanting story of intrigue and romance that seamlessly blends magic into history. IN THE SHADOW OF THE SUN casts a spell that makes the past come alive in breathtaking new ways. It will cover you in gold dust and leave you longing for more.” –Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen Series
“Full of passion, romance, and court intrigue, In the Shadow of Sun is a fascinating reimagining of an infamous period in French history. This glittering debut shines with gilded magic and a carefully woven mystery that’ll leave you wanting more.”–Kalyn Josephson, author of The Storm Crow
“A multifaceted mystery, sparkling with history, romance, and magic, set against the sumptuous backdrop of King Louis XIV’s court.” –Stacey Lee, award winning author of The Downstairs Girl
EM Castellan is a writer of YA Historical Fantasy novels. She grew up in France, but she now lives in London, where she’s an active member of SCBWI British Isles. A lover of all things historical, she has a particular fondness for 17th Century France and Ancient Rome. Her debut IN THE SHADOW OF THE SUN, was published by Feiwel & Friends in 2020, with its sequel UNDER A STARLIT SKY scheduled for publication in Fall 2021. Some of her stories can be found on Wattpad, where they have been read over 400,000 times, with THE BRIGHT AND THE LOST the winner of the 2017 Wattpad Awards (Wattys) in the Newcomers category, and selected as a Wattpad Featured Story for five months in 2017.
