Book description
The chieftains of Sevenwaters have long been custodians of a vast and
mysterious forest, one of the last refuges of the Tuatha De Danann, the
Fair Folk of ancient story. Human and Otherworld dwellers have existed
there side by side, separated by a thin veil between worlds and sharing
a wary trust. Until the spring when Lady Aisling of Sevenwaters finds
herself expecting another child, and everything changes. With her mother
pregnant, Clodagh fears the worst as Aisling is well past the safe age
for childbearing. Her father, Lord Sean of Sevenwaters, faces his own
difficulties as warring factions threaten his borders. When Aisling
gives birth to a son-a new heir to Sevenwaters-the responsibility of
caring for the infant falls to Clodagh while her mother recovers. Then
the family's joy turns to despair when the baby is taken from his room
and something . . . unnatural is left in his place. To reclaim her
brother, Clodagh must enter the shadowy Otherworld and confront the
powerful prince who rules there. Accompanied on her quest by a warrior
who may prove to be more than he seems, Clodagh will have her courage
tested to breaking point. The reward may be far greater than she ever
dreamed . . .
Juliet Marillier holds advanced degrees in music and languages, and
has had a lifelong passion for both Celtic music and Irish folklore.
She resides with her family in Perth, Western Australia.
