The Cyprian, Mercedes Lackey
The Cyprian, Mercedes Lackey
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The Cyprian

Author: Mercedes Lackey

Narrator: Zura Johnson

Unabridged: 13 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/09/2025


Synopsis

A cozy, cottage-core Regency fantasy perfect for fans of Bridgerton

Elena, having lost her father, must rescue herself from her evil stepmother, a Master of Water, who has bespelled her brothers into swans. She is left without home or protection by her father's villainous widow, who plans to regain her wealth by selling Elena to the highest bidder.

Alone, Elena must not only find a way to save herself, but to reverse the spell that has transformed her brothers.

The latest in Mercedes Lackey's Elemental Masters series is a standalone romantasy based on Hans Christian Anderson's The Wild Swans.

About Mercedes Lackey

Mercedes Lackey is a full-time writer and has published numerous novels and works of short fiction, including the bestselling Heralds Of Valdemar series. She is also a professional lyricist and a licensed wild bird rehabilitator. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband, artist Larry Dixon, and their flock of parrots.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Leanna on December 15, 2025

The Cyprian is a Regency inspired fairytale retelling that follows Elena and her seven brothers after their lives are upended by a cruel stepmother and a powerful curse. The story leans heavily into atmosphere and character, taking its time to settle into the rhythms of their lives and relationships......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on November 27, 2025

This eighteenth book in the Elemental Masters series is a retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's The Wild Swans. It is set during England's Regency period. Elena Whitstone is the youngest of Lord Whitstone's children. She has seven older brothers. Their mother disappears when she is quite young leavi......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on December 12, 2025

Thanks to DAW and Netgalley for an ARC copy of The Cyprian. My first introduction to adult fantasy was Mercedes Lackey’s Arrows of the Queen thanks to my mom (she has great taste!) I’ve read almost all of the Valdemar universe books and some of them are my comfort rereads when I don’t want to start a......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on November 24, 2025

ARC review // 3.5 ⭐️ // While touted as similar to 'Bridgerton,' I would argue this more aligns with the Bedwyn Saga by Mary Balogh, since it tends to play with critiquing Regency England a bit more than Bridgerton tends to (as far as I can recall). The pacing was a bit wonky, overall. Most of what o......more

Goodreads review by TinyKneazle on October 31, 2025

Thanks NetGalley for providing this ARC. I received the book for free, but my opinions are my own. --------- This was by definition a cosy fantasy. Marketed as "Bridgerton meets Hans Christian Andersen's "The Wild Swans" . I do think that does the book a disservice, as the only thing it really shares w......more