New Releases by Juliet Marillier

Prior to making her final pledge as a druid, the young seer Sibeal visits the island of Inis Eala, where the Sight leads her to Felix, a survivor of a Norse shipwreck who has no memory of his past. As the island''s healers struggle to keep Felix alive, he and Sibeal form a natural bond. But Sibeal''s vocation is her true calling, and she must choose between the two things that tug at her soul-her spirituality and a chance at love...

Im neunten Jahrhundert muss Thorvald eine abenteuerliche Reise unternehmen, die ihn und seine Freundin Creidhe schließlich auf die Faröer-Inseln weit vor der Küste Schottlands führt. Hier lebt, seit langer Zeit von der Außenwelt vergessen, ein geheimnisvolles Volk; hier gelten noch die Sitten und Riten einer alten, rauen Religion. Die Inselbewohner meinen, in Creidhe ihre lang erwartete Göttin zu erkennen – eine Göttin, die zum Wohle aller geopfert werden muss ... Die Wolkeninsel von Juliet Marillier im eBook!

Daughter of the Forest is a testimony to an incredible author''s talent, a first novel and the beginning of a trilogy like no other: a mixture of history and fantasy, myth and magic, legend and love. Lord Colum of Sevenwaters is blessed with six sons: Liam, a natural leader; Diarmid, with his passion for adventure; twins Cormack and Conor, each with a different calling; rebellious Finbar, grown old before his time by his gift of the Sight; and the young, compassionate Padriac. But it is Sorcha, the seventh child and only daughter, who alone is destined to defend her family and protect her land from the Britons and the clan known as Northwoods. For her father has been bewitched, and her brothers bound by a spell that only Sorcha can lift. To reclaim the lives of her brothers, Sorcha leaves the only safe place she has ever known, and embarks on a journey filled with pain, loss, and terror. When she is kidnapped by enemy forces and taken to a foreign land, it seems that there will be no way for her to break the spell that condemns all that she loves. But magic knows no boundaries, and Sorcha will have to choose between the life she has always known and a love that comes only once. Juliet Marillier is a rare talent, a writer who can imbue her characters and her story with such warmth, such heart, that no reader can come away from her work untouched. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Son of the Shadows is the sequel to Juliet Marillier''s evocative first novel Daughter of the Forest. It continues the saga of beautiful Sorcha, the courageous young woman who risked all to save her family from a wicked curse and whose love shattered generations of hate and bridged two cultures. It is from her sacrifice that her brothers were brought home to Sevenwaters and her life has known much joy. But not all the brothers were able to escape the spell that transformed them into swans, and those who did were all more--and less--than they were before the change. It is left to Sorcha''s daughter Liadan who will take up the tale that the Sevenwaters clan is destined to fulfill. Beloved child, dutiful daughter, she embarks on a journey that opens her eyes to the wonders of the world around her...and shows her just how hard-won was the peace that she has known all her life. Liadan will need all of her courage to help save her family, for there are forces far darker than anyone chould have guessed and ancient powers conspiring to destroy this family''s peace--and their world. And she will need the strength to stand up to those she loves best, for in the finding of her own true love, Liadan''s course may doom them all...or be their salvation. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

En el misterioso mundo de los pictos, en la Escocia del siglo VI, el pequeño Bridei es enviado a casa del druida Broichan, que se encargará de su educación. El consejo de ancianos alberga grandes planes para él, llamado a suceder a su padre, el rey Malecón de Gwynnedd, en el agitado reino de Fortriu.

National bestselling author Juliet Marillier revisits the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast in this “engaging Gaelic fantasy romance staring two fascinating reluctant souls”(Genre Go Round Reviews). Whistling Tor is a place of secrets, a mysterious, wooded hill housing the crumbling fortress belonging to Anluan—a chieftain whose name is spoken throughout the region in tones of revulsion and bitterness. A curse lies over Anluan’s family and his people, and the woods themselves hold a perilous force whose every whisper threatens doom. Then the young scribe Caitrin appears in Anluan’s garden, admiring the rare plant known as heart’s blood. Retained to sort through entangled family documents, Caitrin brings about unexpected changes in the household, casting a hopeful light against the despairing shadows. But even as Caitrin brings solace to Anluan, and the promise of something more between them, he remains in thrall to the darkness surrounding Whistling Tor. To free Anluan’s burdened soul, Caitrin must unravel the web of sorcery woven by his ancestors before it claims his life—and their love...

Au domaine de Septenaigue, au cœur de la forêt, vivait une fratrie de sept enfants dont Sorcha, la benjamine, était la seule fille. Leur mère était morte, leur père toujours en campagne militaire contre les Britons. Mais un jour il décida de se remarier... Ainsi commence l''aventure de Sorcha. De l''Irlande aux côtes britanniques, une longue et douloureuse épreuve l''attend pour sauver ses frères d''une cruelle malédiction. Inspirée d''un conte de Grimm, Sœur des cygnes est une fantasy médiévale irlandaise, mais aussi le récit poignant des années de formation d''une jeune fille de caractère.

Terwijl een koning in het 6e eeuwse Schotland ten strijde trekt tegen zijn aartsvijand, stuurt hij zijn dochter als bruid naar een stamhoofd om diens loyaliteit te kopen.

A jovem Paula aventura-se por entre os cantos proibidos de uma misteriosa cidade e o mundo encantado do outro Reino. Mas ela poderá suportar os testes de bravura, sabedoria e amor verdadeiro? Na Istambul do começo do período otomano, época em que essa cidade era o coração comercial da atual Turquia, Paula vivencia verdadeiras provações humanas que envolvem os limites da religião muçulmana, o culto secreto à deusa Cybele e sua irmã desaparecida Tati. Essa expedição a levará a verdadeiros testes de bravura e confiança.

The third book in the epic and compulsively readable Sevenwaters series Child of the Prophecy is the eagerly-awaited follow-up to the winner of the Aurealis Award Son of the Shadows and the international bestseller Daughter of the Forest. Raised in an isolated cove, Fainne has been sent to live at Sevenwaters and burdened with a terrible task. She must use whatever powers she can to prevent the Fair Folk winning back the Islands, no matter what the cost. Even if it means denying herself the one she loves. But can Fainne turn her back on the people she has come to care for? And can she bring herself to rid the world of the chosen one-child of the prophecy? PRAISE FOR THE SERIES "Enormously satisfying ... enchanting, deftly told" Good Reading "There are some series so lyrical, so well-conceived, that every new book is a delight, and this describes Marillier''s Sevenwaters." The Weekend West "A rousing page-turner, a heady blending of romance, magic and battle" Booklist Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier.

FOR PAULA, ACCOMPANYING her merchant father on a trading voyage to Istanbul is a dream come true. They have come to this city of trade on a special mission to purchase a most rare artifact—a gift from the ancient goddess, Cybele, to her followers. It’s the only remnant of a lost, pagan cult. But no sooner have they arrived when it becomes clear they may be playing at a dangerous game. A colleague and friend of Paula’s father is found murdered. There are rumors of Cybele’s cult reviving within the very walls of Istanbul. And most telling of all, signs have begun to appear to Paula, urging her to unlock Cybele’s secret. Meanwhile, Paula doesn’t know who she can trust in Istanbul, and finds herself drawn to two very different men. As time begins to run out, Paula realizes they may all be tied up in the destiny of Cybele’s Gift, and she must solve the puzzle before unknown but deadly enemies catch up to her. . . .

High in the Transylvanian woods, at the castle Piscul Draculi, live five daughters and their doting father. It''s an idyllic life for Jena, the second eldest, who spends her time exploring the mysterious forest with her constant companion, a most unusual frog. But best by far is the castle''s hidden portal, known only to the sisters. Every Full Moon, they alone can pass through it into the enchanted world of the Other Kingdom. There they dance through the night with the fey creatures of this magical realm. But their peace is shattered when Father falls ill and must go to the southern parts to recover, for that is when cousin Cezar arrives. Though he''s there to help the girls survive the brutal winter, Jena suspects he has darker motives in store. Meanwhile, Jena''s sister has fallen in love with a dangerous creature of the Other Kingdom--an impossible union it''s up to Jena to stop. When Cezar''s grip of power begins to tighten, at stake is everything Jena loves: her home, her family, and the Other Kingdom she has come to cherish. To save her world, Jena will be tested in ways she can''t imagine--tests of trust, strength, and true love.

After her newborn brother is kidnapped under her care, Clodoagh must enter the shadowy Otherworld and confront its powerful ruling prince in order to recover the heir to Sevenwaters.

The third book in the Bridei Chronicles, a tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, from the author of the Shadowfell and Sevenwaters series "Marillier does ancient Britain better than just about anybody. Glorious" Australian Bookseller & Publisher Sent home to Ireland on a secret mission for King Bridei of Fortriu, Faolan, the king''s chief assassin, finds himself confronting the demons of his family''s dark past. Once he has tracked down the powerful Christian cleric who may be a threat to the stability of Bridei''s pagan kingdom, Faolan returns from his mission having become responsible for a child, a dog and Eile, a troubled, volatile young woman with a deeply disturbing past. At Bridei''s court in White Hill, unsettling news from the neighbouring kingdom of Circinn prompts the king to call his chieftains to council. But after the disappearance of Bridei''s closest adviser and the tragic death of a young maid, the threat posed by the encroaching influence of Christianity appears to be the least of the dangers at hand... "A new book by Juliet Marillier is always a cause for celebration" Kate Forsyth Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier.

Blade of Fortriu is the second book in Juliet Marillier''s Bridei Chronicles. Five Winters have passed since young king Bridei ascended the throne of Fortriu. Five years, in which the people have felt a contentment unknown for generations. But the security of a people can vanish in a heartbeat, for wolves are often drawn to fields filled with fattened sheep. Bridei is determined to drive the Gaelic invaders from his lands once and for all. And so, with his land secure and his house in order, he prepares for war. And one of Bridei''s plans to win the war to come involves the beautiful young Ana. A princess of the Light Isles, she has dwelt as a hostage at the court of Fortriu for most of her young life. Despite being a pawn of fortune, she has bewitched all at court and is dearly loved by Bridei and his queen. But Ana understands her duty. And so she will travel north, to make a strategic marriage with a chieftain she has never seen, in the hopes of gaining an ally on whom Bridei''s victory relies. For secrecy''s sake, Ana must travel at a soldier''s pace, with a small band led by the enigmatic spymaster Faolan. Bridei implores Ana to trust see the good in Faolan...but Ana cannot see beyond his cold competence and killer''s eyes. Then, when she arrives at the chieftain Alpin''s stronghold in the mysterious Briar Woods, her discomfort and unease increase tenfold, for this is a place of full of secrets and her betrothed is an enigma himself. The more Ana tries to uncover the truth of her new life, the more she discovers a maze of polite diversions that mask deadly lies. She fears Faolan, but he may prove to be the truest thing in her world. Or her doom. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Juliet Marillier continues the epic fantasy begun with The Dark Mirror, which Interzone called "A fascinating evocation of life in Pictish England and an emotional roller coaster of a story," with The Well of Shades: Book Three of The Bridei Chronicles. King Bridei is a man with a mission. His wish to unite his kingdom seems almost within his grasp but there are forces working to undo his dream. He sends Faolan, his most trusted advisor (who is also a master assassin and spymaster) out into the world to ferret out the truth of who is friend and who is foe. Along the way Faolan will uncover many truths. Some may hold the key to Bridei''s future. But more important, they may unlock the secrets that Faolan has held deep within his soul for decades. And offer him the chance of redemption. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Foxmask is the second book of a fantasy duet from Juliet Marillier, weaving history and folklore into a saga of adventure, romance, and magic. The Norseman Eyvind, a fierce and loyal Wolfskin, came to a new land on top of the world to find his destiny. With his priestess bride Nessa he saved the land and weathered the treachery that was caused by Eyvind''s blood-sworn friend Somerled. After much pain and sorrow the two lovers have managed to create a society where the Norse warriors and the gentle folks of the Orkney Isles live and thrive in contentment at last. A decade and more has passed since the devastating events of the creation of the settlement and Eyvind and Nessa have watched their children grow and thrive in peace. But not all on the islands are content or at peace. Thorvald, the young son of Margaret, widow of the slain king and Eyvind''s war leader, has always felt apart and at odds with all he knows. He learns upon his coming to manhood that he is not his father''s son but that of the love that Margaret bore for the hated Somerled and that Somerled was not killed for his treachery but sent on a boat, adrift with little more than a knife and skein of water, doomed to the god''s will. Thorvald is determined to find a boat and cast off to the West in a desperate bid to find a father he never knew...and to find out if he is made of the same stuff as the heinous traitor. The tragedy of this scheme would be horrific enough...if it were not for the fact that Creidhe, the winsome daughter of Eyvind and Nessa has loved Thorvald since birth and unbeknownst to him conspires to go along on this most perilous of quests. What happens to them on their journey of discovery will ultimately change the lives of all they know and love...and will doom (or redeem) an entire people. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Tras cinco años de paz, los habitantes de Fortriu deben acostumbrarse de nuevo a la guerra. El rey Bridei está preparando un ataque contra los galeses para echarlos definitivamente del sur del país. Pero el monarca no está muy seguro de las alianzas que ha establecido con los otros pueblos que, como el suyo, desean librarse de los galeses. Duda especialmente de la lealtad de Alpin, el jefe de los caittos.Para tratar de asegurarse su fidelidad, decide ofrecerle como esposa a Ana, una joven originaria de las Islas de la Luz que vive cautiva en la corte de Fortriu desde su tierna infancia. Ana que se ha hecho muy amiga de Tuala, la mujer de Bridei, durante este tiempo acaba aceptando su destino a regañadientes y emprende el largo camino hasta la tierra de los caittos. Más tarde, cuando el inicio del ataque de los galeses es inminente, Tuala tiene una visión en la que intuye que la vida de su marido corre serio peligro.En el siglo VI, mientras el pueblo de Fortriu se prepara para la gran batalla contra los galeses, los destinos particulares de Faolan, Ana y Drustan sufrirán cambios inesperados.

The first book in Juliet Marillier''s Bridei Chronicles.