The Spick and the Span By Pil Van Martin Book cover type:Paperback his upbringing amongst poor folk

his upbringing amongst poor folk and his final rise to the highest possible rank – Emperor of Rome

The perfect autumn read where Gilmore Girls meets Charmed in a cosy second-chance romance with a sprinkle of magic

But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom

An unforgettable YA regency-inspired romantic fantasy about a seamstress who is sent to dress the prince for his royal wedding - and the scandal she weaves in her wake

the princess might be the most dangerous player of all

The Spick and the Span By Pil Van Martin Book cover type:Paperback his upbringing amongst poor folkImaginative, magical, wildly funny, and with a truly unique world, The Spick and the Span is an extraordinary, exciting fantasy middle grade adventure perfect for fans of Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, Jonathan Stroud's Lockwood and Co, Diana Wynne Jones' Howl's Moving Castle, and Terry Pratchett's Discworld. Thanks to many generations of careless magicians, the city of Helm is overflowing with magic, which has made it a very dangerous place to live.