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The Lord of Stariel

Stariel, Book 1

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The Lord of Stariel

By: AJ Lancaster
Narrated by: Finty Williams
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The Lord of Stariel is dead. Long live the Lord of Stariel. Whoever that is.

Everyone knows who the magical estate will choose for its next ruler. Or do they? Will it be the lord’s eldest son, who he despised? His favourite nephew, with the strongest magical land-sense? His scandalous daughter, who ran away from home years ago to study illusion?

Hetta knows it won’t be her, and she’s glad of it. Returning home for her father’s funeral, all Hetta has to do is survive the family drama and avoid entanglements with irritatingly attractive local men until the Choosing. Then she can leave. But whoever Stariel chooses will have bigger problems than eccentric relatives to deal with.

Winged, beautifully deadly problems.

For the first time in centuries, the fae are returning to the Mortal Realm, and only the Lord of Stariel can keep the estate safe. In theory.

The Lord of Stariel is the first book in the Stariel quartet.

©2018 AJ Lancaster (P)2020 Podium Audio
Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Feel-Good

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Gorgeous

Lovely world building, storyline with unpredictable twists and excitement and a gorgeous relationship unfolding. The delicate smouldering heat between them is very well paced! Both main characters are intelligent and so very likeable. So happy to have found this author and series. Narrator is also gorgeous x

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Really Enjoyed

I really enjoyed this story and am hoping the rest of the series is just as good!

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Unexpectedly amazing

Wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did.
Amazingly written, perfect performance, and an addictive storyline. Am binging the whole series, and they're all just as good as each other.

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This book was a nice surprise.

Well written light fantasy, with many interesting realistic characters and charming, but not overbearing romantic subplot.
The narration was very good too.
Looking forward to a next book.

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Love it!

This is one of my favorite book series! I've read it before but being able to listen to it on audio book was great while I'm home with my new baby - sometimes I don't like audio books because the narrator annoys me but in this instance the narrator was excellent. A fun story set in a fantasy/steampunk world with interesting characters and (most importantly) a satisfying ending. This series gets even better as it continues - book three is my favorite and I'm looking forward to number four!

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What a wonderfully story

The narrator did an amazing job of bringing this story and the characters to life. I really loved the main character, she was an absolute delight and carried the story with feisty candour and delicious cheek. I look forward to reading what she gets up to next.

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Beautiful

This is a review for the full series up to A Rake of his own TBR. Wonderful unique fae story with the gentle feel of Gaslamp genre. There’s enough action and tension amongst the story to keep you riveted, but it’s overall a story about characters. What really stands out is how well crafted and unique each character’s voice is. The humour is spot on, feeling natural rather the forced. Tiny bit of steam, gorgeous developing romance, PERFECT

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I enjoyed more than I thought I would

Very good cozy fantasy! Reader is great as well! I will listen to book two as well.

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A Magical Mystery with Romance and Action.

I love the world in The Lord of Stariel with interesting characters that all have secrets. A hard turn from what I was expecting set the scene for a grand scale to unfold. Where many books continue predictably this one did not. A good Balance of Action and Romance whilst setting the scene for greater tales to emerge. Finty Williams fits the book perfectly and has done an amazing performance.

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Enjoyed it

Iv'e never heard of this author before, but decided to give the book a go anyway. I love discovering new writers, and I'm so glad I listened to this book.

The story was pretty solid, but what I liked most about this book were the prose and excellent writing. It felt like a mystery, set in a fantasy world, with fae and magic, but with an interesting twist.

The narrator did a fantastic job. I liked her voice, and delivery. Overall, it was a great listening experience, and I'm looking forwards to seeing where the story goes in the following books.

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