Hannah Kaner's new fantasy trilogy sells in six-figure deals to HarperVoyager UK and US

We’re thrilled that Hannah Kaner’s new feminist epic fantasy trilogy has been acquired by HarperVoyager in six-figure deals in the UK and US. UK and Commonwealth rights excluding Canada for the three books were acquired from Juliet Mushens, North American rights were sold to HarperVoyager US and German rights were pre-empted by Piper. The first in the trilogy, A SNAKE AMONG SWANS, will be published in July 2026 and the novel features warring nations, courtly intrigue and banned magic. It is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s dark fairy tale, THE WILD SWANS.

Kaner, the author of the No. 1 bestselling Fallen Gods series, said, "A SNAKE AMONG SWANS is a story of vengeance, a reimagined fairy tale from the voice of the wicked witch. I hope fantasy will be excited to dive into a grim, bound world of suppression, intrigue and survival".

The trilogy follows Tilde, the last surviving heir of a conquered kingdom. She is married off to King Liran, who violently claimed her homeland, with her duty to bear a son; she hopes to kill the king. But Liran’s sons are manoeuvring for the throne, seeing Tilde as a threat, though after meeting Liran’s daughter Princess Elise, Tilde’s loyalties become divided.

Editorial director at HarperVoyager UK, Charlotte Trumble, said that Kaner had "exceeded all expectations" following the success of the Fallen Gods trilogy. She added, "It’s hard to follow a trilogy which has captured so many hearts and topped the chart every single time. A SNAKE AMONG SWANS has visionary world-building, a rich cast of characters, twisty political manoeuvring and forbidden magic. It is exceptional".

Juliet Mushens said, "I am obsessed with this trilogy – courtly intrigue, women with dark power and magic rooted deeply to nature. It’s ambitious and immersive: Hannah is cementing her position as one of the most exciting new voices in fantasy".