Juliet Marillier achieved international recognition with the publication of the first two award-winning novels in the Sevenwaters Trilogy, a historical fantasy set in Ireland and Britain in the ninth century, and loosely based on the fairy tale "The Six Swans". Her other historical fantasy series include the Viking-inspired Light Isles duology and the Bridei Chronicles set in north Britain in the time of the Picts.
"Sorcha takes her place in the very front line of the strong, determined Irish heroines, from Queen Maeve to Molly Bloom and beyond!" --Bestselling Andrew M. Greeley, author of The Bishop and the Missing L Train "Marillier is a fine folklorist and a gifted narrator who has created a wholly appealing and powerful character." --Publishers Weekly "This novel will delight and astound. An exceptional debut fairy tale that mixes romance, legend, and magic." --Realms of Fantasy
As the only daughter and youngest child of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters, Sorcha grows up protected and pampered by her six older brothers. When a sorceress's evil magic ensorcels Colum's sons, transforming them into swans, only Sorcha's efforts can break the curse. Marillier's first novel uses a familiar Celtic legend to tell the story of a young woman's sacrifice for the sake of those she loves and her own discovery of unexpected joy in the midst of sorrow. The author's keen understanding of Celtic paganism and early Irish Christianity adds texture to a rich and vibrant novel that belongs in most fantasy collections. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
"Sorcha takes her place in the very front line of the strong, determined Irish heroines, from Queen Maeve to Molly Bloom and beyond!" --Bestselling Andrew M. Greeley, author of The Bishop and the Missing L Train "Marillier is a fine folklorist and a gifted narrator who has created a wholly appealing and powerful character." --Publishers Weekly "This novel will delight and astound. An exceptional debut fairy tale that mixes romance, legend, and magic." --Realms of Fantasy
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