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Daughter of the Forest [Mass Market Paperback]

Juliet Marillier (Author)
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Publication Date: Feb 18 2002 | Series: Sevenwaters (Book 1)
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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At the heart of this surprisingly accomplished first novel, first book of the Sevenwaters trilogy, is a retelling of an ancient Celtic legend. Marillier's story, however, is much more than a slightly disguised fairy tale. Young Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Irish Lord Colum of Sevenwaters, a domain well protected from invading Saxons and Britons by dense forest where, legend says, fey Deirdre, the Lady of the Forest, walks the woodland paths at night. Colum is first and foremost a warrior, bent on maintaining his lands against all outsiders. Not all of his sons are so bound to the old ways, and that family friction leads to outright disobedience when Sorcha and her brother Finbar help a Briton captive escape from Colum's dungeon. Soon after, Colum brings home a new wife who ensorcels everyone she can't otherwise manipulate. By her spell Sorcha's brothers are cursed to become swans. Only Sorcha, hiding deep in the forest, can break the spell by painfully weaving shirts of starwort nettle--but then Sorcha is captured by Britons and taken away across the sea. Determined to break the curse despite her captivity, Sorcha continues to work, little expecting that ultimately she will have to chose between saving her brothers and protecting the Briton lord who has defended her throughout her trials. Marillier's writing is deft and heartfelt, bypassing the usual bombast of fantasy fireworks for a rich, magical story of loyalty and love. --Charlene Brusso --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A love best shared. Mar 22 2011
By Mistyspark
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I simply love this book. Juliet Marillier entangled me in her rush of story telling, and I scarcely came up for air. I've shared this novel with friends and family, only to see them as captivated by the forests powerful intrigue as I am. If lore, loss, and love are part of your literally pallet, then this book is a definite must.
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5.0 out of 5 stars loved it! Mar 8 2010
By Hopfor
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I only ordered this book because it had so many great reviews on amazon. I have never read fantasy before, and I have to say that I love this book. I found it hard to put down and wish now that I had ordered the rest of the trilogy at the same time! It is a great story and you won't regret picking it up!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Phenominal Story, Amazingly Written Sep 24 2009
By Jillian MacLean
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is quite possibly my favourite book of all time. The only book that I can think of that I might like more is Son of Shadows, the second book in the Seven Waters trilogy. Daughter of the Forest has everything: dynamic characters, historical depth, real world magic, romance, strength of conviction and character. I think that it is truly brilliant. Not only is it an enjoyable read, it is a quality book. It is very rich and multifaceted.

I love the relationships in this book. Sorcha's unwavering loyalty to her brothers is very moving. One can sense the love and closeness of this family. For reasons that I will not disclose because I do not wish to spoil the plot, Sorcha really suffers in order to protect her loved ones. Yet, she does this with a strength of character and devotion to her convictions that is very compelling.

This book is not light, but it is excellent. It sounds weird to say, but I feel like this book opened me up as a person. It taught me about myself. It made me think about things in new ways and made me realize how much I value certain personality traits and characteristics.

Another thing that I enjoyed about this book is the Celtic spirituality with which the threads of the story are woven. In many ways, it is reminiscent of the earth-based spirituality discussed in Marion Zimmer-Bradley's The Mists of Avalon.

If you are not sure whether or not you would like this book, I recommend taking advantage of the "Look Inside" feature of this book. Read a few pages and see if it appeals to you. Hopefully it will and you will have the pleasure of enjoying it as much as I did. Happy reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply wonderful!
A beautifully told story woven from the essence of legend, history and fairy-tale. Juiliet Marillier is a high caliber writer comparable to Marion Zimmer Bradley, sharing her gift... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2009 by Why Not
4.0 out of 5 stars Daughter of the Forest
"Daughter of the Forest" by Juliet Marillier is based on "The Six Swans" a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. Read more
Published on July 30 2008 by Pauline
5.0 out of 5 stars i love it!
this is one of my favorite books in the entire world! i first picked this in grade 9 or 10 and to this day it remains one of my favorite and most highly recommended books. Read more
Published on Dec 5 2006 by elfdart
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully written story. A pleasure to read.
This book is original, very tender, and all of its characters have depth and personality all their own---no small feat in a book of a dozen or more characters for an author to... Read more
Published on Aug 19 2004 by Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Sevenwaters Trilogy is the Best
Juliet Marillier truly does capture the spirit of a fictional Ireland in the Dark Ages. I admire her as a writer, because she is not afraid to write about subjects that have been... Read more
Published on July 18 2004 by amber A.
5.0 out of 5 stars A heartbreakingly wonderful masterpiece
I was amazed, upon the end of this magical and lyrical novel, to find out that this was the author's first book. Read more
Published on July 15 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, few problems
First off, it was a great book that I enjoyed reading. The plot was done wonderfully, and it was a faerie tale that I loved since I was little. Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by Nuala
5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite book!!!
i love fantasy and this is one of the greatest series i have ever read.
sorcha and her six brothers are living happily in their estate and forest until their widowed father... Read more
Published on July 8 2004 by Bobby Ho
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible
This book was just too good to put down. It came to me by chance on behalf of my cousin Mike and I thank God I read it. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
I must say, I read this book when I was 12 and I absaloutely adored it, I went prancing around saying it was my favourite. Read more
Published on Jun 18 2004 by "shanasei"
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