The Court of Mortals: Mortal politics and fae feuds collide in this page-turning cosy romantic fantasy.
May 2026 · Stariel Quartet Book 3 · Pan Macmillan
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‘A sweet and cosy romance. It made me want a faeland of my very own!’ – Aliette de Bodard, author of the Obsidian and Blood trilogy
Marrying your fae prince shouldn’t be this hard.
Hetta’s family now knows Wyn’s true identity, but that doesn’t mean they approve of their relationship. Princes are all very well – but Wyn’s not human, for all he’s spent ten years pretending.
With gossip spreading like wildfire, Hetta and Wyn receive a royal summons. The Queen of Prydein has heard the rumours of fae intruders, and she’s not letting Wyn go until she’s satisfied he and his people aren’t a threat. Convincing her would be a lot easier if someone wasn’t trying to blacken Wyn’s name – and if his own sister wasn’t trying to kill him.
But mortal politics isn't the only obstacle facing the troubled pair. The Court of Ten Thousand Spires is still without a ruler, and the only way out may be for Wyn to assume the throne himself – meaning he and Hetta can never be together.
The Court of Mortals the second book in the Stariel Quartet, a romantic cozy fantasy series about fae, magical estates and complicated families. For fans of Sarah Beth Durst and Rebecca Thorne.
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Praise for A. J. Lancaster:
'Witty, heartfelt, romantic and utterly charming'
– Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen, on How to Find a Nameless Fae
‘Sweet, romantic, warm and wonderful'
– Sarah Beth Durst, bestselling author of The Spellshop, on How to Find a Nameless Fae
‘Downton Abbey with faes . . . believable, likeable characters that defy tropes’
– Reader Review
Marrying your fae prince shouldn’t be this hard.
Hetta’s family now knows Wyn’s true identity, but that doesn’t mean they approve of their relationship. Princes are all very well – but Wyn’s not human, for all he’s spent ten years pretending.
With gossip spreading like wildfire, Hetta and Wyn receive a royal summons. The Queen of Prydein has heard the rumours of fae intruders, and she’s not letting Wyn go until she’s satisfied he and his people aren’t a threat. Convincing her would be a lot easier if someone wasn’t trying to blacken Wyn’s name – and if his own sister wasn’t trying to kill him.
But mortal politics isn't the only obstacle facing the troubled pair. The Court of Ten Thousand Spires is still without a ruler, and the only way out may be for Wyn to assume the throne himself – meaning he and Hetta can never be together.
The Court of Mortals the second book in the Stariel Quartet, a romantic cozy fantasy series about fae, magical estates and complicated families. For fans of Sarah Beth Durst and Rebecca Thorne.
* * *
Praise for A. J. Lancaster:
'Witty, heartfelt, romantic and utterly charming'
– Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen, on How to Find a Nameless Fae
‘Sweet, romantic, warm and wonderful'
– Sarah Beth Durst, bestselling author of The Spellshop, on How to Find a Nameless Fae
‘Downton Abbey with faes . . . believable, likeable characters that defy tropes’
– Reader Review
‘A sweet and cosy romance. It made me want a faeland of my very own!’ – Aliette de Bodard, author of the Obsidian and Blood trilogy
Marrying your fae prince shouldn’t be this hard.
Hetta’s family now knows Wyn’s true identity, but that doesn’t mean they approve of their relationship. Princes ar...
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About the author
AJ Lancaster grew up on a farm in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, and her first job was finding lost people in a corn maze. Since leaving the farm, AJ’s activities have included a geography degree, environmental planning and editing maths exams. Now AJ lives in the Manawatu and writes romantic, whimsical fantasy books while investigating how many plants you can fit in one house. Results so far suggest that the limit does not exist. In 2021, AJ Lancaster received the Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best New Talent, New Zealand’s preeminent awards for science fiction, fantasy and horror. AJ is best known for the Stariel novels, a series about a country estate that chooses its own ruler, beginning with The Lord of Stariel.
AJ Lancaster grew up on a farm in rural Aotearoa New Zealand, and her first job was finding lost people in a corn maze. Since leaving the farm, AJ’s activities have included a geography degree, environmental planning and editing maths exams. Now AJ lives in the Manawatu and writes romantic, whims...
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