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Blade of Fortriu (Bridei Chronicles 2)

Blade of Fortriu (Bridei Chronicles 2)

by JulietMarillier (Author)

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    Unabridged 2007

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Synopsis

The kingdom of Fortriu has enjoyed five years of peace since Bridei came to the throne. Now the king is preparing for the long-awaited war that he hopes will see the Gaelic invaders driven from the west forever. The princess Ana, a hostage of Fortriu since childhood, is sent north to make a strategic marriage with a chieftain she has never met - and with it gain an ally on whom Bridei's victory relies. Her escort is led by a man she despises: the enigmatic Faolan, Bridei's assassin and spy. The expedition is ill-fated, and when Ana arrives at the chieftain Alpin's stronghold in the mysterious Briar Wood, she is uneasy. This is a place full of secrets. When Ana discovers a prisoner kept within the bleakest of confinement, she is met with a conspiracy of silence. Faolan, tortured by an impossible love, walks a delicate path between loyalty and betrayal...'Juliet Marillier is among the most skilled of fantasy writers' - Sara Douglass.

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Format: Unabridged
 Pages: 672
 Edition: Main Market
 Publisher: Tor
Published: 16 Mar 2007
ISBN 10: 0330426702
ISBN 13: 9780330426701

Media Reviews
Marillier excels at breathing life into the past. -- Booklist on The Dark Mirror
A fascinating evocation of life in Pictish England and an emotional roller coaster of a story.-- Interzone on The Dark Mirror
An engrossing, beautifully written work of historical fiction. -- Booklist on Wolfskin
A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice. -- Publisher Weekly (starred) on Child of the Prophecy
The author's keen understanding of Celtic paganism and early Irish Christianity adds texture to a rich and vibrant novel. -- Library Journal on Daughter of the Forest

Marillier excels at breathing life into the past. -- Booklist on The Dark Mirror
A fascinating evocation of life in Pictish England and an emotional roller coaster of a story.-- Interzone on The Dark Mirror
An engrossing, beautifully written work of historical fiction. -- Booklist on Wolfskin
A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice. -- Publisher Weekly (starred) on Child of the Prophecy
The author's keen understanding of Celtic paganism and early Irish Christianity adds texture to a rich and vibrant novel. -- Library Journal on Daughter of the Forest
Author Bio
Juliet Marillier holds advanced degrees in music and languages, and has had a lifelong passion for both Celtic music and Irish folklore. She is the author of the internationally acclaimed Sevenwaters trilogy, Wolfskin, Foxmask and The Bridei Chronicles. She resides with her family in Perth, Western Australia.