Juliet Marillier Knihy

Lord Colum of Sevenwaters is blessed with six sons: Liam, a natural leader; Diarmid, with his passion for adventure; twins Cormack and Conor, each with a different calling; rebellious Finbat, grown old before his time by his gift of the Sight; and the young, compassionate Padriac. But it is Sorcha, the seventh child and only daughter, too young to have known her mother, who alone is destined to defend her family and protect her land from the Britons and the clan known as Northwoods.-- OCLC

Beautiful Sorcha is the courageous young woman who risked all to save her family from a wicked curse and whose love shattered generations of hate and bridged two cultures. It is from her sacrifice that Sorcha's brothers were brought home to their ancestral fortress Sevenwaters, and her life has known much joy. But not all the brothers were able to fully escape the spell that transformed them into swans, and it is left to Sorcha's daughter Liadan to help fulfill the destiny of the Sevenwaters clan. Beloved child and dutiful daughter, Liadan embarks on a journey that shows her just how hard-won was the peace that she has known all her life. Liadan will need all of her courage to help save her family, for there are dark forces and ancient powers conspiring to destroy this family's peace--and their world. And she will need all of her strength to stand up to those she loves best, for in the finding of her own true love, Liadan's course may doom them all . . . or be their salvation.

Set against the backdrop of Australia, this book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human relationships. Through rich character development and a captivating narrative, it delves into the struggles and triumphs of its protagonists as they navigate personal challenges and cultural landscapes. The story is marked by poignant moments and vivid imagery, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences while engaging with the unique Australian setting.

The enchanting fantasy series from the award-winning author of the Sevenwaters novels continues, as embittered healer Blackthorn and her companion, Grim, struggle to fulfill the rules of her bond to the fey. . . . Despite her personal struggles, Blackthorn agrees to help take care of a troubled young girl who has recently been brought to court, while Grim is sent to the girl's home at Wolf Glen to aid her wealthy father with a strange task--repairing a broken-down house deep in the woods. It doesn't take Grim long to realize that everything in Wolf Glen is not as it seems--the place is full of perilous secrets and deadly lies. . . . Back at Winterfalls, the evil touch of Blackthorn's sworn enemy reopens old wounds and fuels her long-simmering passion for justice. With danger on two fronts, Blackthorn and Grim are faced with a heartbreaking choice--to stand once again by each other's side or to fight their battles alone.

Maeve, daughter of Lord Sean of Sevenwaters, was badly burned as a child and carries the legacy of that fire in her crippled hands. After ten years she’s returning home, a courageous, forthright woman. But while her body’s scars have healed, her spirit remains fragile, fearing the shadows of her past. Sevenwaters is in turmoil. The fey prince Mac Dara is desperate to see his only son, married to Maeve’s sister, return to the Otherworld. To force Lord Sean’s hand, Mac Dara has caused a party of innocent travelers on the Sevenwaters border to vanish—only to allow their murdered bodies to be found one by one. When Maeve finds a body in a remote part of the woods, she and her brother, Finbar, embark on a journey that could bring about the end of Mac Dara’s reign—or lead to a hideous death. If she is successful, Maeve may open the door to a future she has not dared to believe possible....

The chieftains of Sevenwaters have long been custodians of a vast and mysterious forest?and a new heir has been born. But the family?s joy turns to despair when the baby is taken, and something unnatural is left in his place. To reclaim her newborn brother, Clodagh must enter the shadowy Otherworld and confront the powerful prince who rules there?

The first volume of 'The Bridei Chronicles' is a captivating start to a new magical history trilogy set in the kingdom of the Picts.

Set in the enchanting Transylvanian woods, the story follows Jena and her four sisters living with their loving father at castle Piscul Draculi. Jena's life is filled with adventure as she explores the forest with her unique frog companion. The sisters share a secret: a hidden portal that grants them access to the Other Kingdom during the Full Moon, where they revel in magical dances with fey creatures. This tale blends fantasy with the bonds of sisterhood and the allure of hidden realms.

A young woman who is both a bard--and a warrior--seeks to repay her debts and settle scores in this thrilling historical fantasy series. The young warrior and bard Liobhan has lost her brother to the Otherworld. Even more determined to gain a place as an elite fighter, she returns to Swan Island to continue her training. But Liobhan is devastated when her comrade Dau is injured and loses his sight in their final display bout. Blamed by Dau's family for the accident, she agrees to go to Dau's home as a bond servant for the span of one year. There, she soon learns that Oakhill is a place of dark secrets. The vicious Crow Folk still threaten both worlds. And Dau, battling the demon of despair, is not an easy man to help. When Liobhan and Dau start to expose the rot at the center of Oakhill, they place themselves in deadly danger. For their enemy wields great power and will stop at nothing to get his way. It will take all the skills of a Swan Island warrior and a touch of the uncanny to give them a hope of survival. . . .

Scholarly eighteen-year-old Paula and her merchant father journey from Transylvania to Istanbul to buy an ancient pagan artifact rumored to be charmed, but others, including a handsome Portuguese pirate and an envoy from the magical Wildwood, want to acquire the item, as well.

Just one year ago, Neryn had nothing but a canny skill she barely understood and a faint dream that the legendary rebel base of Shadowfell might be real. Now she is the rebels' secret weapon, and their greatest hope for survivaly in the fast-approaching ambush of King Keldec at Summerfort. The fate of Alban itself is in her hands. But to be ready for the bloody battle that lies ahead, she must first seek out two more fey Guardians to receive their tutelage. Meanwhile, her beloved, Flint, has been pushed to his breaking point as a spy in the king's court--and is arousing suspicion in all the wrong quarters. Confidence is stretching thinner by the day when word of another Caller reaches the rebels: a Caller at Keldec's side with all of Neryn's power and none of her benevolence or hard-earned control. As the days before the battle drop quickly away, Neryn must find a way to uncover--and exploit--her opponent's weaknesses. At stake lie freedom for the people of Alban, a life free from hiding for the Good Folk--and a chance for Flint and Neryn to finally be together.

Award-winning author Juliet Marillier’s “lavishly detailed”(Publishers Weekly) Blackthorn & Grim series continues as a mysterious creature holds ancient Ireland in thrall... Disillusioned healer Blackthorn and her companion, Grim, have settled in Dalriada to wait out the seven years of Blackthorn’s bond to her fey mentor, hoping to avoid any dire challenges. But trouble has a way of seeking them out. A noblewoman asks for the prince of Dalriada’s help in expelling a creature who threatens the safety and sanity of all who live nearby from an old tower on her land—one surrounded by an impenetrable hedge of thorns. With no ready solutions to offer, the prince consults Blackthorn and Grim. As Blackthorn and Grim put the pieces of this puzzle together, it’s apparent that a powerful adversary is working behind the scenes. Their quest soon becomes a life-and-death struggle—a conflict in which even the closest of friends can find themselves on opposite sides.

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. schovat popis

Once Upon an Enchanted Forest is a collection of short stories and novelettes centered around the autumnal equinox and witchcraft. More details to come once our stories are curated.

A young woman is both a bard—and a warrior—in this thrilling historical fantasy from the author of the Sevenwaters novels. Eighteen-year-old Liobhan is a powerful singer and an expert whistle player. Her brother has a voice to melt the hardest heart, and is a rare talent on the harp. But Liobhan's burning ambition is to join the elite warrior band on Swan Island. She and her brother train there to compete for places, and find themselves joining a mission while still candidates. Their unusual blend of skills makes them ideal for this particular job, which requires going undercover as traveling minstrels. For Swan Island trains both warriors and spies. Their mission: to find and retrieve a precious harp, an ancient symbol of kingship, which has gone missing. If the instrument is not played at the upcoming coronation, the candidate will not be accepted and the kingdom will be thrown into disarray. Faced with plotting courtiers and tight-lipped druids, an insightful storyteller, and a boorish Crown Prince, Liobhan soon realizes an Otherworld power may be meddling in the affairs of the kingdom. When ambition clashes with conscience, Liobhan must make a bold decision—and the consequences may break her heart.

Whistling Tor is a place of secrets, a mysterious wooded hill housing the crumbling fortress of a chieftain whose name is spoken throughout the region in tones of revulsion and bitterness. A curse lies of Anluan's family and his people. The woods hold a perilous force whose every whisper threatens doom. And Anluan himself has been crippled by a childhood illness. Then the young scribe Caitrin appears in Anluan's garden, admiring the rare plant known as heart's blood. Retained to sort through entangled family documents, Caitrin brings about the unexpected changes in the household, casting a hopeful light against the despairing shadows. But even as Caitrin brings solace to Anluan, and the promise of something more between them, he remains in thrall to the darkness surrounding Whistling Tor. To free Anluan's burdened soul, Caitrin must unravel the web of sorcery woven by his ancestors before it claims his life and their love...

Prior to making her final pledge as a druid, the young seer Sibeal visits the island of Inis Eala, where the Sight leads her to Felix, a survivor of a Norse shipwreck who has no memory of his past. As the island's healers struggle to keep Felix alive, he and Sibeal form a natural bond. But Sibeal's vocation is her true calling, and she must choose between the two things that tug at her soul-her spirituality and a chance at love...

In an enthralling historical fantasy, a young warrior harnesses the dual powers of music and swordsmanship to confront a formidable threat. As she navigates challenges that test her skills and resolve, her unique abilities become crucial in the battle ahead, blending the arts of combat and melody in a captivating narrative.

Sixteen-year-old Neryn is alone in the land of Alban, where the oppressive king has ordered anyone with magical strengths captured and brought before him. Eager to hide her own canny skill--a uniquely powerful ability to communicate with the fairy-like Good Folk--Neryn sets out for the legendary Shadowfell, a home and training ground for a secret rebel group determined to overthrow the evil King Keldec. During her dangerous journey, she receives aid from the Good Folk, who tell her she must pass a series of tests in order to recognize her full potential. She also finds help from a handsome young man, Flint, who rescues her from certain death--but whose motives in doing so remain unclear. Neryn struggles to trust her only allies. They both hint that she alone may be the key to Alban's release from Keldec's rule. Homeless, unsure of who to trust, and trapped in an empire determined to crush her, Neryn must make it to Shadowfell not only to save herself, but to save Alban.

Neryn has finally found the rebel group at Shadowfell, and now her task is to seek out the elusive Guardians, vital to her training as a Caller. These four powerful beings have been increasingly at odds with human kind, and Neryn must prove her worth to them. She desperately needs their help to use her gift without compromising herself or the cause of overthrowing the evil King Keldec. Neryn must journey with the tough and steadfast Tali, who looks on Neryn's love for the double agent Flint as a needless vulnerability. And perhaps it is. What Flint learns from the king will change the battlefield entirely--but in whose favor, no one knows.

Set in ancient Ireland, this enchanting novel by award-winning author Juliet Marillier immerses readers in a world rich with magic, mythology, and folklore. The story promises to weave a captivating narrative that brings the landscape and culture of the time to life, inviting readers on a journey filled with wonder and adventure. As the first installment in a new series, it sets the stage for an exploration of timeless themes and characters that resonate deeply within the realm of fantasy.

Five Winters have passed since young king Bridei ascended the throne of Fortriu, bringing a rare contentment to his people. However, security can vanish quickly, and Bridei is determined to drive the Gaelic invaders from his lands for good. With his realm secure, he prepares for war, and one of his strategies involves the beautiful Ana, a princess from the Light Isles who has been a hostage at Fortriu's court. Though cherished by Bridei and his queen, Ana knows her duty and is set to marry a chieftain she has never met, hoping to secure an ally crucial for Bridei's victory. To ensure secrecy, Ana travels with a small band led by the enigmatic spymaster Faolan. Despite Bridei's reassurances, Ana struggles to see beyond Faolan's cold demeanor and lethal skills. Upon reaching the chieftain Alpin's stronghold in the mysterious Briar Woods, her discomfort deepens as she encounters a web of secrets and polite deceptions that conceal deadly truths. As Ana seeks to uncover the reality of her new life, she grapples with her fear of Faolan, who may either be her greatest ally or her doom.

All young Eyvind ever wanted was to become a great Viking warrior-a Wolfskin-and be honorable in the name of his god, Thor. That chance occurs when his older brother Ulf learns of a magical place across the sea where men with courage could go to conquer a land and earn glory. Eyvind and Ulf set out to find this fabled land, discovering a windswept and barren land of unexpected beauty, hidden treasures and a people who are willing to share their bounty. Eyvind finds young Nessa, seer and princess, and his life changes forever. But someone has come to this new land who is not what he seems. Eyvind's heartfriend Somerled has a secret . . . and the blood oath that bound them in childhood loyalty might just doom Eyvind to kill the only thing he has ever loved. Will honor demand the death of all that Eyvind holds dear?

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Exploring the intersection of mythology and astronomy, this anthology features over 20 speculative stories inspired by global astronomical myths. Each tale weaves together ancient lore and imaginative narratives, offering readers a unique perspective on how cultures interpret the cosmos. With award-winning contributions, the collection invites readers to embark on a journey through the stars, illuminating the rich tapestry of human storytelling and our connection to the universe.

Dopo anni di relativa tranquillità, nuove ombre si addensano su Sevenwaters. I capi si affannano a stringere nuove alleanze strategiche per riconquistare le Sacre Isole. Fra i tre eredi della casata di Sevenwaters, sembra che sarà proprio la giovane Liadam - figlia di Sorha, che ha ereditato dalla madre il dono della preveggenza e il talento di guaritrice - a tenere il bandolo della matassa. Ma la via che l'attende è irta di insidie e di dilemmi. Un amore proibito su cui aleggia una terribile profezia sembra lanciare una sinistra maledizione su Sevenwaters.

Syn cieni to drugi tom cyklu Siedmiorzecze, bestsellerowej serii autorstwa Juliet Marillier. Siedmiorzecze zawiera w sobie mieszankę historii i fantastyki, mitu i magii, legendy i miłości. Podobnie jak Mgły Avalonu autorstwa Marion Zimmer Bradley oraz Klan Niedźwiedzia Jaskiniowego Jean M. Auel, jest to pierwszorzędne historyczne fantasy, przyciągające niezwykłą emocjonalnością i epickim rozmachem. Syn cieni to dalszy ciąg historii pięknej Sorchy, odważnej młodej kobiety, która rzuciła na szalę swój los, by wyzwolić rodzinę spod wpływu przewrotnej klątwy, a jej miłość położyła kres pielęgnowanej od pokoleń nienawiści i połączyła dwie krainy. Dzięki poświęceniu Sorchy jej rodzeństwo wróciło do Siedmiorzecza, a ona sama w końcu zaznała szczęścia. Jednak nie wszyscy bracia zdołali w pełni wyrwać się spod władzy zaklęcia, które zmieniło ich w łabędzie, a ci, którym się to udało, nie są już tacy sami.

Zła kobieta, klątwa i miłość, która musi przezwyciężyć wszelkie przeciwności losu. Osadzona u schyłku starożytnej Irlandii, gdzie mity były prawem, a magia mocą natury, jest to historia Sorchy, siódmej córki siódmego syna, posępnego Lorda Columa i jej sześciu kochanych braci. Lord Colum z Siedmiorzecza został pobłogosławiony sześcioma synami: Liamem, naturalnym przywódcą; Diarmidem, którego pasją są przygody; bliźniakami Cormackiem i Connorem, każdym z innym powołaniem; zbuntowanym Finbarem, znacznie dojrzalszym niżby wskazywał na to wiek, a wszystko to przez jego dar oraz młodym, współczującym Padriackiem. Lecz to Sorcha, jego siódme dziecko, a zarazem jedyna córka, zostaje skazana na samotną obronę swojej rodziny i ziem. Wszystko to dlatego, że jej ojciec został oczarowany, a na jej braci rzucono zaklęcie, które tylko Sorcha może złamać. By ocalić życie swoich braci, Sorcha opuszcza jedyne bezpieczne miejsce, jakie do tej pory znała i wyrusza w podróż pełną bólu, straty i przerażenia.

"Von Feen und Königen" erzählt die Geschichte der Pikten, die in den schottischen Highlands für Freiheit und Magie kämpfen. Im Finale von Juliet Marilliers Saga muss Faolan, Barde und Berater, drei herausfordernde Missionen bewältigen: einen Geistlichen finden, eine junge Frau begleiten und sich seiner Vergangenheit stellen.