Translation
Zuzka Vrbová
A professional fiction translator. Among her credits is the Czech translation of the New York Times bestseller Busy Betty, written by actress Reese Witherspoon.
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Forget Me Not
When everlasting darkness descends upon her kingdom, brave Princess must step through her chamber's wallpaper into an ethereal realm to rebuild a shattered star. A spellbinding modern fairy tale about discovering light in the darkest of times.
About "Forget Me Not"
A captivating modern fairy tale, Forget Me Not follows brave Princess on a mesmerizing physical and emotional journey through the magical worlds hidden just behind the peeling wallpaper of her ancient chamber.
When three terrifying giants tear apart the most radiant star in the night sky, casting her entire kingdom into eternal darkness, it falls upon her to restore light to her world. Her quest leads her across boundaries of reality, bringing her face-to-face with a heartbroken knight, a silent girl trapped in a painting, a solitary wise boy in a lighthouse, and the enigmatic dwellers of a peculiar circus.
Deeply inspired by the tragic events of the Second World War, the story was written as a loving tribute to the children whose childhoods were stolen by conflict. Forget Me Not serves as a poignant exploration of finding courage, inner strength, and enduring faith in the face of unimaginable darkness.
This enchanting tale speaks profoundly to children, while gently awakening the inner child within adults. It acts as a tender reminder of the immense power of our memories, the quiet magic of keeping hope alive, and the beautiful truth that even the longest, darkest night can be illuminated by our own personal guiding stars.
Read an Excerpt from the Book
The Star and the Giants
Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a princess. The chamber in which she lived was adorned with gold. The walls were decorated with precious stones of various colors and the room was filled with the scent of acacia wood. The ceiling was studded with diamonds and small sea pearls.
The floor was covered in daisies and the bed in which the princess slept was surrounded by exotic flowers. Every night, when it got dark and the kingdom fell asleep, the princess would get up and sit by the large window, from which she could see the whole sky. Every night was the same; the princess gazed at the heavenly spectacle in the otherwise dark sky. She would count the stars and remember their locations.
But one night, everything was about to change. Something had decided that the stars would stop shining and the sky would tell a different story that night. The princess was sitting, staring at the night sky, when it opened up for her...
A Letter from the Author
Dear Reader,
If you are reading these words, it means you've stayed with me until the very end. Thank you. Forget Me Not is a story that has lived in my heart for a very long time before it ever found its way onto paper.
The seed for this book was planted years ago. As a language teacher and someone who spent a significant part of her life in the theatre, I have always been fascinated by the power of memories, how the people, places, and fleeting moments we love leave a permanent mark on our souls. They become our personal guiding stars when the sky gets dark.
Writing this book was a journey of its own, mostly crafted during stolen moments late at night, balancing between lesson plans and family life here in the Czech Republic. To see it finally reach your hands—and your heart—is a dream come true.
Before you go, I have one small favor to ask.
If this story touched you, made you smile, or sparked a memory of your own, I would be incredibly grateful if you could take just a minute to leave a short, honest review at the retailer where you purchased this book, or on Goodreads. You don't need to write an essay. For an independent author, even a single sentence is like a beacon of light that helps other readers discover this book.
Thank you for your time, your imagination, and for letting my words into your world.
With all my gratitude and love,
SabinaSupport the Author
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Where can I buy Forget Me Not?
Forget Me Not is available now on Amazon Kindle: amazon.com/gp/product/B0H23GPMTS.
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Is the book available in another language?
Yes. The original Czech edition Pomněnce is out on May 18, 2026, available at Bookla.cz.
Find more about the Czech edition at pomnence.cz.
Who is translating the English edition?
Translation is by Zuzka Vrbová, who also translated the New York Times bestseller Busy Betty by actress Reese Witherspoon.
Proofreading is handled by native English speaker Pearl Harris. Full team profile is below.
✶ The team behind the English edition
Translation & Proofreading
So that the fairy tale sounds as natural in English as it does in Czech, it has been crafted by experienced professionals.
Proofreading
Pearl Harris
A native English speaker and professional proofreader. Every sentence of Forget Me Not has passed through her hands so that it reads authentically in American English.
Pearl Harris's profile