The Magician of Tiger Castle

The Magician of Tiger Castle – Louis Sachar
Standalone Novel
Genre: Fantasy / Romance / Adventure
 
Tropes:
Forbidden romance across social boundaries
Outcast magician tasked with an impossible mission
Crumbling kingdom and political intrigue
 
Summary
In the kingdom of Esquaveta, Princess Tullia faces a perilous situation: her father has arranged a politically crucial marriage to an odious prince. But one month before the wedding, Tullia falls in love with a lowly apprentice scribe, throwing the kingdom’s plans into jeopardy.
The king turns to Anatole, a much-maligned magician who once showed prodigious talent but has since become the object of ridicule. Tasked with brewing a potion to ensure Tullia complies with the arranged marriage, Anatole must choose between betraying the princess or risking his reputation, the kingdom, and everything he has left.
A whimsical and heartfelt modern fantasy, The Magician of Tiger Castle blends romance, political intrigue, and unexpected magic in a story about loyalty, courage, and the power of belief.