Juliet Marillier Books

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Lady Aisling of Sevenwaters has given birth to another child--a new heir. But the family's joy turns to despair when the baby is taken from his room and something unnatural is left in his place. Clodagh must enter the showy 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.

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....

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. . . .