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Recalling the lost Celtic past to life, this rich, magical story of loyalty and love is a new Mists of Avalon for readers of historical fantasy.
Raised in an isolated cove on the beautiful Kerry coast, Fainne’s childhood is a lonely one. But her beloved father, the exiled son of Sevenwaters, teaches her all he knows of the magical arts, and every summer she looks forward to the arrival of her one friend, the gypsy boy, Darragh. Soon, though, her world will be changed for ever when her grandmother, the renowned and feared sorceress Oonagh, enters her life.
Oonagh tells Fainne that she carries the blood of a cursed line of sorcerers and outcasts, and then she burdens her with a terrible task. She sends her to the fortress of Sevenwaters, to the family Fainne has never known, to use whatever powers she can to thwart a prophecy that is near fulfilment. The Fair Folk in alliance with Sevenwaters will win back the sacred isles unless Fainne kills the child the prophecy talks of. Tormented by evil dreams, Fainne knows she has the power to do this...
Child of the Prophecy is a powerful and haunting conclusion to the Sevenwaters trilogy.
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‘Marillier is a virtuoso of emotional pain, and Fainne lives closer to the edge than any of her heroines. These are books in which life lived close to nature is central to the scheme of things, and Marillier writes of it with attractive delicacy; this is a powerful and suspenseful completion of a popular trilogy.’ Roz Kaveney, Amazon
‘A magical Celtic tale of conflict and loyalty ... Marillier again shows her immense skill in weaving a tapestry that will entrance the reader ... she is a storyteller of rare gifts, and this is an immensely enjoyable piece.’ Starlog
‘An engrossing read’ Starburst
Juliet Marillier was born in New Zealand and brought up in Dunedin, the ‘Edinburgh of the South’. She has a passionate interest in Celtic music and Irish folklore. A mother of two daughters and two sons, she lives in a rural area outside Perth in Western Australia.
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Child of the Prophecy: A Sevenwaters Novel 3 (Paperback)
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The third book in the epic and compulsively readable Sevenwaters seriesChild 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" BooklistFans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier. The folk of Sevenwaters have always done their best to be loyal custodians of the old ways of Ireland. This has caused much joy and also heartbreak and now with an old feud with the Britons stirring it is up to Fainne, Sorcha's granddaughter, to shoulder the burden of charting a safe path to the future. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780330424431
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The third book in the epic and compulsively readable Sevenwaters seriesChild 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" BooklistFans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier. The folk of Sevenwaters have always done their best to be loyal custodians of the old ways of Ireland. This has caused much joy and also heartbreak and now with an old feud with the Britons stirring it is up to Fainne, Sorcha's granddaughter, to shoulder the burden of charting a safe path to the future. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780330424431
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The third book in the epic and compulsively readable Sevenwaters seriesChild 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" BooklistFans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier. The folk of Sevenwaters have always done their best to be loyal custodians of the old ways of Ireland. This has caused much joy and also heartbreak and now with an old feud with the Britons stirring it is up to Fainne, Sorcha's granddaughter, to shoulder the burden of charting a safe path to the future. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780330424431
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