Blade of Fortriu: Bridei Chronicles 2
Publisher : Tor Australia
Release Date : 2007-11-10
ISBN : 1742625673
Pages : 576 pages
Rating Book: 4.4/5 (742 users)
Download or read book Blade of Fortriu: Bridei Chronicles 2 written by Juliet Marillier and published by Tor Australia. This book was released on 2007-11-10 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second book in the Bridei Chronicles, a tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, from the author of the Shadowfell and Sevenwaters series WINNER OF THE AUREALIS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY NOVEL "Skilled world-building and characterization set Marillier's historical fantasy at the head of the pack." Publisher's Weekly (US) As the young king Bridei prepares to lead his forces in a major offensive against the Gaels, the princess Ana, a hostage at the court of Fortriu, is sent on a difficult journey north to make a strategic marriage with a chieftain she has never met. Her escort is led by a man she despises: the enigmatic Faolan, Bridei's assassin and spy. Their ill-fated expedition creates a reluctant bond between Faolan and Ana, which continues as they face unexpected perils at the chieftain Alpin's stronghold in the midst of mysterious Briar Wood. When Ana discovers a charismatic prisoner who seems bent on remaining within the bleakest of confinement, a conspiracy of silence meets her attempts to unravel the puzzle. As Bridei's forces move down the Glen, it is revealed to those left behind that the king of Fortriu is marching towards not only defeat, but certain death. There is only one messenger who can reach him in time. To employ such an ally will set brother against brother, and endanger what has become dearest to Ana's heart... "Juliet Marillier is a fine fantasy writer." Anne McCaffrey Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier.
