
The Falconer
The sweeping historical fantasy now reimagined for adult romantasy fans
Elizabeth May(Author)
Aria (Publisher)
Published on 16. January 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-0359-1719-8 (ISBN)
Description
Rediscover the magic of The Falconer Trilogy - now reimagined for adult romantasy fans with new spicy content!
Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away
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Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.
Aileana Kameron is no ordinary Victorian debutante. By day, she navigates the glittering society of 1844 Edinburgh. By night, she battles the deadly fae that threaten humanity. For centuries, her family has upheld a sacred duty: ensuring the ancient, magical prison beneath the city stays sealed.
But cracks are forming in the barrier. The monsters she once hunted now hunt her, and the fate of the world teeters on the edge. To stand a chance, Aileana must turn to Kiaran MacKay, a breathtakingly dangerous fae assassin whose dark past hides secrets as sharp as his blades.
Their alliance is as treacherous as it is intoxicating. Passion ignites between them, as fiery as the battles raging in Edinburgh's streets. But every choice comes with a cost, and as the death toll rises, Aileana is forced to confront a harrowing question:
How far is she willing to go to save her city, her loved ones - and herself?
Because if she fails, the fae will break free. And once they do, nothing will stop their vengeance.
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Readers LOVE The Falconer:
'I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'This book is so different in terms of what's out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I'm all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
Set in Victorian-era Scotland, this historical romantasy adventure will sweep you away
***
Hunt the fae. Cage the monsters. Guard the prison.
Aileana Kameron is no ordinary Victorian debutante. By day, she navigates the glittering society of 1844 Edinburgh. By night, she battles the deadly fae that threaten humanity. For centuries, her family has upheld a sacred duty: ensuring the ancient, magical prison beneath the city stays sealed.
But cracks are forming in the barrier. The monsters she once hunted now hunt her, and the fate of the world teeters on the edge. To stand a chance, Aileana must turn to Kiaran MacKay, a breathtakingly dangerous fae assassin whose dark past hides secrets as sharp as his blades.
Their alliance is as treacherous as it is intoxicating. Passion ignites between them, as fiery as the battles raging in Edinburgh's streets. But every choice comes with a cost, and as the death toll rises, Aileana is forced to confront a harrowing question:
How far is she willing to go to save her city, her loved ones - and herself?
Because if she fails, the fae will break free. And once they do, nothing will stop their vengeance.
***
Readers LOVE The Falconer:
'I LOVED IT. I swallowed this book. Plain and simple. The quick pace was captivating, the descriptions and landscapes breathtaking and the heroine really badass!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'This book is so different in terms of what's out there in the YA market. I loved the historical aspect . . . Besides the bloody awesome fight scenes, if you guys know me, I'm all about the romance and the romance in this book is one of my favourite kinds' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'I was only a few pages into this book when I knew it was going to become a part of me . . . Elizabeth May has such a way with words, and she has woven a gorgeous tale full of adventure, magic, and romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'Annnnnnnd this book enters my top ten of favourites . . . Read this for the angsty fae goodness' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'THE FALCONER was PHENOMENAL!!! From its Scotland lure, to its vengeance and murder, to its THRILLING, action-packed adventure, and heart-pounding, slow burning romance' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
'This book is action-packed with excellent character and relationship development, world-building, and witty repartee' Goodreads reviewer, 5*
More details
Series
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0359-1719-8 (9781035917198)
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01/2025
1st Edition
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Person
Elizabeth May is the Sunday Times bestselling author of To Cage a God, the Seven Devils duology (co-written with Laura Lam), The Falconer series, and romance novels under the pseudonym Katrina Kendrick. Originally from California, Elizabeth holds a Ph.D. from the University of St Andrews. She currently resides on an 18th-century farm in the Scottish countryside with her husband, three cats, and a lively hive of honeybees that live inside the wall of her old farmhouse.