Sometimes a fox is not a fox, and a man is not what he seems.
When Lachlan, the golden Prince of Faeries, is transformed into a fox and banished from the forest on the eve of his mother’s funeral, the last creature he expects to seek help from is a human.
But Sorcha Darrow is not so easily enchanted by the wily faerie. Only after discovering her father means to marry her to a wealthy … after discovering her father means to marry her to a wealthy Londoner does she decide to help him, seeking the power of a being even Lachlan is wary of: a kelpie. In finding one Sorcha hopes that she may just avoid her own dire fate in the process.
With Sorcha’s dreams being their only true form of communication, Lachlan has to race against time to break his curse and take his place as king before he’s doomed to live as a fox forever.
But someone else is after the throne, and may just use Sorcha’s growing connection to Lachlan to reach it.
The first book in the stunning Bright Spear trilogy, Prince of Foxes is loosely based on the Celtic fairy tale of Gold-tree and Silver-tree, and features a cameo from Julian and Evie from The Tower Without a Door (Chronicles of Curses book 3).
NOTE: Prince of Foxes is written in UK (British) English, not American English.
Praise for Prince of Foxes:
“The Prince of Foxes is as lushly filled with rich prose as any timeless classic. Hayley writes in a way that calls to mind the original fairy tales written hundreds of years ago...” Amazon.com reviewer
“From the first page to the last, this is a captivating read.” Amazon.com reviewer
“I had no doubt I would lose myself in this book, and I can safely say it was everything I wanted.” Amazon.co.uk reviewer
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Well written. Romantic. Magical. 5 stars all around. It’s a great book and beautiful story. I highly highly recommend this book.
I know I should know more about the Prince of Faeries but I didn’t especially that I’m Irish. This book is about a girl who doesn’t want to marry Sorcha Darrow. She meets up with Lachlan the Prince of Faeries. I don’t want to tell you the story you should definitely read or listen to this book. I can’t wait to listen to the next in the series.
He has been changed into a fox on the eve of his mother funeral and kicked out. He needs to find help before he is stuck as a fox. Her father is arranging her marriage to a rich man which she does not want. Can they help each other? Can he claim his throne? Will he gain his true form? See how they get on
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So far l have listened to this and the next book and am enamored with this Scottish lass, her good heart and her respect for fairy and other beings in her resolve to become protector of the Loch and lands. l recommend this series. Narrated beautifully.
A Excellent Fairytale with so much more information on various creatures than most tales tell. The main character lives near the Loch and is wise to the Fae tricks so keeps herself mostly protected. The story is in Scotland and is well written, I believe the author is from Scotland too. Narrator did a exceptional job with the Characters & Story .
This was a very entertaining tale, the Scottish always have great tales. I love fairies and all things in that world. I felt sorry for the Prince when he was turned into a fox on the day of his mother’s funeral. Family sometimes you really can’t trust them like you should be able to. The story kept you guessing from start to finish. I think I cried a little when she took the kelpies bridle and broke his heart. The Prince at first did not have the best of intentions but changed his mind in the end. The narrator did a fine job, I really enjoyed the whole performance. I look forward to the next book in this series.
I received a free copy of this audio book from Story Origin for an honest review.
In this first book in a trilogy, we follow the adventures of Sorcha as she meets Lachlan, the Prince of the Faeries, who has been transformed into a fox by a jealous usurper of the throne. The two have an instant attraction which is complicated by the entrance of the enigmatic Murdoch, who’s been promised Sorcha’s hand in marriage by her father. Torn between the attentions of these two strong personalities, Sorcha is not afraid to assert herself to find a solution to Lachlan’s plight even if it means confronting the dangerous water horse of legend, a kelpie. This is the kind of fantasy novel I really enjoy: based on familiar folklore, very character-centered, and full of action. It was a page turner, especially toward the middle and end as the plot thickened and twisted. The author does a great job of creating complicated characters so that you’re never quite sure who’s a hero and who’s a villain. Some timely themes about the environment and conservation issues are also woven into the narrative as an interesting motivation behind the actions of some of the characters. A very entertaining read for fans of Faerie and other folklore.
Who is Sorcha? What rules about names are we learning from her and why? Who is Lachlan? What day are we meeting him on? What is he doing on this day? Who are Fergus and Innis? What do they do when Lachlan returns home? What causes him to end up at Sorcha’s home? Who is Murdoch Buchannan? Where is he from and why is he there? My heart breaks for Lachlan more often than not in this story. I love Sorcha’s strength. When the plot of what was really going on was revealed, I was shocked! I cannot wait to read the next story!
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An intriguing combination of a mystical Faerie tale. It really caught my fancy as I love Gaelic lore. And it is a huge part of the journey as well as self conflict and growth for Sorcha. And reminder that magic is all around.
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4.5/5
“A fox?!” Lachlan cried out, though the words were strange in his new throat. He bolted for the closest mirror, dismayed beyond reckoning to see russet fur, dark, pointed ears and a white underbelly. His eyes were small and beady, though his golden irises remained. There were no two ways about it; his new appearance wasn’t a glamour or an illusion or a trick of the light. Lachlan really was a fox.
And so begins the journey of a betrayed Faerie prince named Lachlan, magicked into the body of a fox (one that can still speak), with a throne on the line and an unknown amount of time before he may be forever trapped as a fox.
Prince of Foxes is a short, fun read involving faeries, kelpie, and, of course, an enchanting human that drives the plot forward. Readers familiar with books involving fae will see a lot of familiar ground here. Any tropes this book follows was easily forgiven by me, however, because I found the writing engaging and the characters interesting. Macfarlane is a writer whose style draws you in even if you’ve been down this sort of road before, like comfort food with a bit of a unique twist.
Sorcha, who uses the anglicized name of Clara with the fae, is seemingly flawless, but rises above the Mary Sue trope for me by being smart, a little off-beat, and concerned about her environment. Sorcha finds herself drawn to both the forests and the lochs of her Scottish land, for which her eyes are a nice allusion, and the need to protect it and the people who inhabit it are foundational to her character.
…Sorcha was happy with the promise of wet, cold days and wetter, colder nights. For though the creeping autumn weather and the inevitable winter that followed caused damage to roofs and fields and sometimes livestock, it also signalled a blessed end to the slew of tourists that had bombarded the tiny town of Darach since April.
Environmentalism and the imperialism of capitalism are themes that run throughout the book, driving plot and character. It’s not exactly Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest levels of messaging, but the issues of land use, tourism, and rural livelihoods are motivating issues in the text, and I like the book all the more for it.
The main plot essentials can be found in the book summary, so I won’t go further into the basic plot. I would like to have seen more world-building and character building, but I also enjoyed the fast pace of the book; I consumed it in one day. It is told in alternating POV, between Lachlan, the Faerie Prince, and Sorcha, the human girl.
Although it is part of a trilogy and does have a bit of an open ending, it is certainly resolved enough to stand on its own and is not cliffhanger bait. I know I will be jumping into the second one with anticipation.
Thank you to Booksprout and the author for a review copy of this book.
I really enjoy stories that delve into Fae mythology and this was no exception. The fact that it was Scottish myth made it even more pleasing to me! The characters were well developed and the story world was great. The author really puts careful thought into each word of the book, bringing it alive in a wonderful way that will make you not want to put it down and feel sad when it is over. I can’t wait for the next book in the series and have definitely found a new favorite author in Ms. Macfarlane.
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