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Sevenwaters Trilogy #1: Daughter of the Forest

by Juliet Marillier

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Lovely Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters. Bereft of a mother, she is comforted by her six brothers who love and protect her. Sorcha is the light in their lives, they are determined that she know only contentment.But Sorcha's joy is shattered when her father is bewitched by his new wife, an evil enchantress who binds her brothers with a terrible spell, a spell which only Sorcha can lift-by staying silent. If she speaks before she completes the quest set to her by the Fair Folk and their queen, the Lady of the Forest, she will lose her brothers forever. When Sorcha is kidnapped by the enemies of Sevenwaters and taken to a foreign land, she is torn between the desire to save her beloved brothers, and a love that comes only once. Sorcha despairs at ever being able to complete her task, but the magic of the Fair Folk knows no boundaries, and love is the strongest magic of them all...

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This novel is the beginning of a trilogy filled with history and fantasy, myth and magic, and legend and love. Sorcha, the seventh child of Lord Column of Sevenwaters, is destined to defend her family and protect her land from the Britons Northwoods clan.

About the Author

Juliet Marillier was born in Dunedin, New Zealand, a town with strong Scottish roots. She currently lives in a rural area of Western Australia, sharing her house with a cat and a dog. A university graduate in music and languages, she has had a varied career that includes working for government agencies, opera singing, and raising four children. Juliet now writes full time. Her lifelong interest in myth, legend, folklore and traditional music is a strong influence on both style and theme in her writing. A passion for early British history, reflecting her Celtic ancestry, is evident in her choice of settings.Juliet Marillier achieved international recognition in 1999 with the publication of her award-winning novel Daughter of the Forest. This is the first book of the Sevenwaters Trilogy, a historical fantasy set in Ireland and Britain in the ninth century, and is loosely based on the traditional fairy tale, The Six Swans. The second book in the series, Son of the Shadows, won the 2000 Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel. Child of the Prophecy completes this trilogy. Juliet Marillier's second series is based on the first Viking voyage from Norway to Orkney, and weaves history and folklore into a saga of adventure, romance and magic. The series is made up of two novels, Wolfskin and Foxmask. Juliet is currently working on a new trilogy set in the north of Britain in the time of the Picts.

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icy, July 13, 2007 (view all comments by icy)
You'll cry, laugh, and rage with Sorcha as she takes her journey into the hurtful real world. Her brothers can not come to her aide because of the curse that was bestowed upon them by the Lady Oonagh. She can not speak because through her silence she will be able to break her brothers' curse. You will travel with her from Ireland's Sevenwaters to Briton's Northwoods and along the way she will discover the power she holds in herself. I would recommend this book to anyone because when you read of Sorcha's journey Marillier has you there right beside her, every step of the way.
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sibylline, September 2, 2006 (view all comments by sibylline)
This is one of my favorite books, and is the start of one of the best trilogies that I've read. Marillier is a fantastic writer, and I love her version of the fairy tale. Her take on the relationships between people feels very true, and she's created some of my favorite characters. I've re-read this story probably 5 times in the year and half that I've had the books. I recommend this book and the trilogy to people who love fairy tales, prophecies, amazing characters, and memorable stories.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780312875305
Author:
Marillier, Juliet
Publisher:
Tor Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Fantastic fiction
Subject:
Historical fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - General
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Fantasy - Historical
Edition Description:
Us Paperback
Series:
Sevenwaters Trilogy (Hardcover)
Series Volume:
106-447
Publication Date:
March 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
9.19x6.11x1.10 in. 1.16 lbs.

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