A spellbinding fantasy adventure that follows a young woman struck down by a mysterious curse, and her extraordinary journey in search of survival.‘Races around the globe, through deserts and cities, across oceans’ Oprah DailyTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* * *PARIS, 1885. On an otherwise ordinary night, Aubry Tourvel – spoiled, stubborn and nine years old – is suddenly struck down by a mysterious illness at the family dinner table.When a visit to a doctor only makes her worse, Aubry flees to the outskirts of the city, where she realises that it is this very act of movement that keeps her alive.She has no choice: she must run from this curse. And so begins her incredible lifelong journey across the world.But with risk at every turn, what will it take for Aubry to survive?* * ** As seen on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show Book Club *‘An epic adventure…rich with all the possibilities the world can hold’People‘A dazzling debut’Shelby Van Pelt‘Imagine Life of Pi and The Midnight Library rolled into one’New York TimesREADERS LOVE A SHORT WALK:‘This book is incredible’‘A unique blend of adventure and fantasy…the world-building is nothing short of amazing’‘I loved every page of it…you just cannot put the book down’‘A perfect read… Aubry is a marvellous character’‘A true love letter to travel, adventure and discovery… Fantastic’‘Beautifully written… I loved following her journey’