Orbit is thrilled to announce the acquisition of The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois (US) by Ryan Graudin, a magical tale of con artists and thieves set under the glittering lights of 1900s Paris. Filled with unforgettable characters, lyrical imagery, and doorways that can take you to the most unexpected of places, it’s a perfect read for fans of V.E. Schwab and Alix E. Harrow. We’re so excited to bring you this title in July 2024—read on for a glimpse of what’s in store, and take your first look at the cover!

Once, Céleste Artois had dreams of being an artist. But when the creative elite of Paris dashed those dreams, she turned her talents to forgery and cons. She and the Enchantresses—her two fellow thieves and best friends—see Paris as a rich hunting ground for marks. And even though their hideout in Peré Lachaise cemetery is bursting with francs, Céleste cannot rest. There is always more to take. And the blood she has begun to cough into her handkerchief means her time is running out.

But everything changes when she encounters Rafe, a mysterious and beautiful stranger who leads her to an enchanted salon—a place where artists can bring wondrous imaginations to life. Céleste is captivated by the salon, and learns of the existence of magical Paris, hidden in the pockets and alleys of the ordinary world, if only one knows where to look.

Rafe offers Céleste an irresistible deal: the gift of time in exchange for lending him and his benefactor her forging talents. But one must be careful making deals with devils, and there’s more to this hidden world than meets the eye. Shadows have begun to circle Paris. And soon, the Enchantresses will find that true magic is far more powerful, and deadly, than they ever imagined.

Cover Design by Lisa Marie Pompilio