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Description edit
Five Winters have passed since young king Bridei ascended the throne of Fortriu. Five years, in which the people have felt a contentment unknown for generations. But the security of a people can vanish in a heartbeat, for wolves are often drawn to fields filled with fattened sheep. Bridei is... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Bridei: King of Fortriu
- Tuala: His wife, of Otherworld origin
- Derelei: Their son
- Ana: Royal hostage, intended bride for Alpin
- Faolan: Spy and personal guard to the king, escort for Ana.
- Alpin: Chieftain of Briar Wood, intended husband for Ana.
- Drustan: Alpin's brother, incarcerated at Briar Wood
- Deord: Add a description of this character.
- Ludha
- Broichan
- Dmstan
- Pao Ian
- Nolan
- Mara
- Ferada
- Fao Ian
- Hargest
- Gabhran
- Briar Wood
- Breakstone
- Fortin
- Talorgen
- Garth
- Bone Mother
- Camach
- Dubhan
- White Hill
- Dregard
- Gerdic
- Cain
- Aniel
- Fortriu
- Wrad
- Umbrig
- Glen
- Bela
- Dendrist
- Cinioch
- Fokel
- Dovard
- Dunadd
- Priteni
- Donal
- Dalriada
- Mordec
- Neill
- Pitnochie
Setting & Locations edit
- Banmerren
- Galany
- Dahiada
- Flamekeeper
- Carnach
- Caer Pridne
- Abertomie
- Gaelic
- Gaels
- Oma
- Uven
- Hamekeeper
- Circinn
- Good Folk
- Ulaid
- Uist
- Morleo
First Sentence edit
In a drafty passageway below the Dalriadan fortress of Dunadd, two men met in shadow.
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Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 3 in The Bridei Chronicles. (standard series)
Preceded by The Dark Mirror, and followed by The Well of Shades .
Authors & Contributors edit
- Juliet Marillier (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Tor
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0765309963
Page Count: 496
Publisher: Tor
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0765309963
Page Count: 496
Awards edit
- Aurealis Award (2005: Best Fantasy Novel)
- RWA Romantic Novel Award (Finalist, 2006)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR9619.3.M26755 B57 2006
- Dewey: 823.92
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