Venetia Constantine read English at King’s College, Cambridge and holds a PhD in Art History from the Courtauld Institute. She paused a cherished career in the art world to pursue her dreams of becoming an author, swapping galleries for an enchanted windmill, where she now writes full-time. Venetia lives in London with her family.
The Last Starborn Seer is a thrilling quest, masterfully woven with heart-stealing romance and rich, complex characters. A triumph of dazzling prose and intricate world building, this is a stunning debut -- A.S. Webb, Sunday Times bestselling author of DAUGHTER OF CHAOS A Tolkienesque journey through a gorgeous, shimmering world, The Last Starborn Seer will enchant both new and loyal readers of epic fantasy. This story is clearly a labour of love, each facet realised and polished with the utmost care. Venetia Constantine is a bright new star -- Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE The Last Starborn Seer has it all: an epic quest, heart-wrenching romance, and an ending that had me screaming for more. Venetia Constantine’s gorgeous prose is an arrow straight to the heart. A dazzling debut! -- A. Y. Chao, Sunday Times bestselling author of SHANGHAI IMMORTAL A captivating tale of empowerment, healing and love, a thrilling quest and a lush, intricate world —The Last Starborn Seer has all the elements that will sweep fantasy readers off their feet! -- Kika Hatzopoulou, Sunday Times bestselling author of THREADS THAT BIND Venetia Constantine had me hooked from the first page. She has woven magic into this incredibly special world. A new voice so worth listening to, can't wait for readers to pick up what will be their latest obsession -- Marvellous Michael Anson, author of FIRSTBORN OF THE SUN The Last Starborn Seer is a masterful entry into the realm of epic high fantasy, weaving together a world that feels both vast and intimate, authentic yet full of wonder. The storytelling is beautifully nuanced, with layers of history, myth, and intrigue that draw you deep into its rich and impressive tapestry... a tale that promises not just breathtaking adventure, but also the kind of emotional depth and resonance that lingers long after the page is turned -- Susan Stokes-Chapman, Sunday Times bestselling author of PANDORA Fantasy with a capital F. Every inch of Constantine's world dazzles with magic and depth, as do the characters that inhabit it. The Last Starborn Seer has all the makings of a fantasy sensation -- Frances White, USA Today and Sunday Times bestselling author of VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED Venetia Consantine has woven an enchanting world that I never wanted to leave. As dazzling as starlight, Constantine is a debut whose star is soaring. -- Saara El-Arifi, #1 bestselling author of FAEBOUND An epic quest, a fraught love triangle and the most beautifully realised magical world make The Last Starborn Seer an absolutely enchanting fantasy. It's a tale spun as delicately as the star light that shines within its pages, a truly beautiful and transporting read. -- Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of BOUDICCA'S DAUGHTER It has that high stakes quest, messy love triangle, ancient prophecies, slow-burn enemies-to-forbidden lovers aspect going for it. * The Bookseller *