{"product_id":"9781250238665","title":"Daughter of the Forest : Book One of the Sevenwaters Trilogy","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDaughter of the Forest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Juliet Marillier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuliet Marillier brings us a beautifully re-imagined version of the Six Swans myth in \u003ci\u003eDaughter of the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eDaughter of the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Marillier is a fine folklorist and a gifted narrator who has created a wholly appealing and powerful character.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A nicely wrought and well-detailed historical fantasy, and an excellent first novel.” —Locus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A world rich with magic and legend…Lush, poetic, and surprisingly romantic.” —Romantic Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What sets Marillier’s work apart is how she wraps this traditional plot with deeply individualized characters and a beautifully realized background of Ireland in the Dark Ages.” —VOYA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Sterling characterizations, perfect pacing, appropriately marvelous fairy subplots, and vivid descriptive passages make for a flawless launching of a fantasy trilogy.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e (Starred Review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The author's keen understanding of Celtic and early Irish Christianity adds texture to a rich and vibrant novel.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The story line is fast-paced, filled with action, and loaded with romance yet brimming with magical elements that seem real.  The lead characters are warm, compassionate, and share a sense of family loyalty that adds to the adventure.” —\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read for anyone who enjoys the power of myth.” —Charleston, SC\u003ci\u003e Post \u0026amp; Courier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2001), Winner ALA Alex Awards Winner (Adult for Young Adults) (2001), Winner NYPL Books for the Teen Age (2001), Long-listed Booklist Editors' Choice (2002)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250238665\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Tor Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40713179824334,"sku":"9781250238665","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_3f2e65c3-aeee-4191-a50d-ae309a33b14a.jpg?v=1643272492","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250238665","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}