Ebook {Epub PDF} Blade Of Fortriu by Juliet Marillier

Blade of Fortriu Bridei Chronicles Book 2 After five years of peace, Bridei is preparing for the long-awaited war that he hopes will see the Gaelic invaders driven from the west forever. High-born Ana, a hostage in the royal household, is sent north to make a strategic marriage to Lord Alpin. Her escort is. Blade of Fortriu is the second book in Juliet Marillier's Bridei Chronicles. 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/5().  · Juliet Marillier has an amazing ability to weave the most haunting, poignant tales, and "Blade of Fortriu" is no exception. In fact, I enjoyed it even more than its predecessor. The story follows Ana of the Light Isles, who is finally deployed by Bridei as part of a strategic marriage alliance.5/5(5).

Name: Blade of Fortriu: Author: Juliet Marillier Year: Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Popularity: Genres/categories: Fantasy, Historical fiction, Romance, Fiction by Juliet Marillier: Read books online Categories: Science fiction Fantasy Mystery Romance Young adult Business Classics Sports Humor. Juliet Marillier was born in Dunedin, New Zealand and grew up surrounded by Celtic music and stories. Her own Celtic-Gaelic roots inspired her to write her first series, the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Juliet was educated at the University of Otago, where she majored in music and languages, graduating BA and Bachelor of Music (Hons). The Bridei Chronicles is Juliet Marillier's third series of historical fantasy novels. They depict the tutelage by Broichan, rise to power, and reign of King Bridei I of the Picts in the sixth century.. Like much of Marillier's work, The Bridei Chronicles are rooted in historical fact and many of the principal characters are historical personages. However, a strong element of fantasy is also.

"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. Find Blade Of Fortriu by Marillier, Juliet at Biblio. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. THE BLADE OF FORTRIU, the second volume of THE BRIDEI CHRONICLES (THE DARK MIRROR is the first volume) pairs the intriguing spy and assassin Faolan, with a minor character from King Bridei’s court. Ana is a royal hostage kept there to ensure that the King of the Light Isles, her father, will not betray Bridei.