{"product_id":"blade-of-fortriu-paperback","title":"Blade of Fortriu - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJuliet Marillier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlade of Fortriu\u003c\/i\u003e is the second book in Juliet Marillier's Bridei Chronicles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFive 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the security of a people can vanish in a heartbeat, for wolves are often drawn to fields filled with fattened sheep. Bridei is determined to drive the Gaelic invaders from his lands once and for all. And so, with his land secure and his house in order, he prepares for war. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd one of Bridei's plans to win the war to come involves the beautiful young Ana. A princess of the Light Isles, she has dwelt as a hostage at the court of Fortriu for most of her young life. Despite being a pawn of fortune, she has bewitched all at court and is dearly loved by Bridei and his queen. But Ana understands her duty. And so she will travel north, to make a strategic marriage with a chieftain she has never seen, in the hopes of gaining an ally on whom Bridei's victory relies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor secrecy's sake, Ana must travel at a soldier's pace, with a small band led by the enigmatic spymaster Faolan. Bridei implores Ana to trust see the good in Faolan...but Ana cannot see beyond his cold competence and killer's eyes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen, when she arrives at the chieftain Alpin's stronghold in the mysterious Briar Woods, her discomfort and unease increase tenfold, for this is a place of full of secrets and her betrothed is an enigma himself. The more Ana tries to uncover the truth of her new life, the more she discovers a maze of polite diversions that mask deadly lies. She fears Faolan, but he may prove to be the truest thing in her world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOr her doom.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJuliet Marillier\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the first book in the Bridei Chronicles, \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Mirror. \u003c\/i\u003eShe is also the author of the Sevenwaters trilogy: \u003ci\u003eDaughter of the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSon of the Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eChild of the Prophecy\u003c\/i\u003e and a fantasy duet, \u003ci\u003eWolfskin\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFoxmask\u003c\/i\u003e. She holds advanced degrees in music and languages, and has had a lifelong passion for both Celtic music and Irish folklore. She resides with her family in Perth, Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 05, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761444225312,"sku":"9780765309990","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e88240d40ef872f65cd978c10ef7c8ed.webp?v=1780207685","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/blade-of-fortriu-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}