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Date Posted: 17:01:59 12/03/04 Fri
Author: Syl
Subject: Daughter of the Forest

This one was sent in by Elizabeth F. Thanks, Elizabeth!


TITLE: Daughter of the Forest

AUTHOR: Juliette Marillier

GENRE: Fantasy

Daughter of the Forest is a wonderful book that takes place in...well I'm not really sure when it takes place because it doesn't specify, however the time period is like way before The Outlander series. It is a magical forest, and Sorcha is the daughter of Lord Colum who is waging a war against the Britons because they took over the three islands (which are three islands that are most treasured by their people because they hold magical powers)

Sorcha is the youngest of seven and she is the only girl, her mother died after giving birth to Sorcha. She has six older brothers, who look after her and protect her. Her brothers are her life and she loves each and every one of them dearly.

The story really takes off after a witch/sorceress casts a spell on her father (Lord Colum) and her brothers. Miraculously Sorcha escapes the spell unharmed, and she is confronted by the Lady of the forest (the fairy queen) who tells her the tasks that must be completed in order to break the spell and set her brothers and her father free. Meanwhile she meets a man who happens to be a Briton (her enemy) who takes her away to his home (where countless horrible things happen) to help keep her safe from the witch/sorceress with a promise to take her back home when she is ready. Awful thing upon awful thing keeps happening to poor Sorcha as she tries to break the spell.

There are tons of twists and turns and much, much more to the story only I can't say much more without giving a lot of it away. It's a very short read compared to DG's books but a very interesting read. And if you like fairies and romance and spells and magic, you'll love this book.

The best part about it is that it is the first book in a trilogy, Called the Seven Waters trilogy. I have yet to read Son of Shadows which is the next book , however I am anxiously awaiting for it to be checked back into the library so I can go snag it.

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[> I've wondered about these for awhile, ElizabethF! Thanks for the review! I love all the story elements you mentioned! -- Lemora, 19:59:43 12/03/04 Fri


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[> Oh good! Always looking for good books to read whilst eagerly anticipating DG's next glorious tome. Sounds terrific - thanks! -- annieo, 06:17:03 12/04/04 Sat


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[> This sounds really interesting Elizabeth F, I love fantasy novels. -- Margy, 14:13:35 12/05/04 Sun


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[> I'm currently reading the third book of the trilogy (Child of Prophecy). These books were recommended to me on the Reading Recommendations board and I have not been disappointed. Great reads, all of them! -- LadyKeriam, 09:47:10 12/06/04 Mon


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[> Great review, Elizabeth F! Let me add my recommendation to yours and Lady Keriam's - I read this trilogy last year and loved it! -- GinC, 04:56:28 12/15/04 Wed


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