Kate Forsyth is an internationally bestselling author whose work delves deeply into the realm of fairy tales, often exploring their lesser-known aspects and connections to real historical events. Her narratives masterfully weave together fantasy and reality, examining themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit. With a background rich in folklore studies and storytelling, Forsyth brings a unique perspective to her writing, creating richly textured and psychologically resonant stories for both adult and young readers. Her distinctive approach breathes new life into classic tales, revealing hidden depths and intricate human dramas.
Set in the land of Eileanan, the story unfolds amidst ongoing unrest despite the Pact of Peace. Isault and Lachlan grapple with the challenges of their military role in Tirsoilleir, where a spy has jeopardized their tactical secrets, leading to significant setbacks. The narrative explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of maintaining peace in a turbulent environment.
The story unfolds in Eileanan, where a hard-won victory has united various faery beings, from dragons to nyx, in a Pact of Peace. However, the sea-dwelling Fairgean stand in opposition, fueled by deep-seated animosities and a relentless desire to eradicate all land-dwellers. This conflict sets the stage for a gripping tale of alliances and enmity in a richly imagined fantasy world.
Finn the Cat struggles with the monotony of life at Castle Rurach during a snowy winter, yearning for excitement beyond her impending transformation into "Lady Fionnghal." Torn between her mother’s expectations and her desire for adventure, she longs to join her father in the fight against the sea demons. This internal conflict highlights her quest for identity and the call of duty amidst familial pressures.
Charlotte-Rose de la Force, exiled from King Louis XIV's court, has always been a great teller of tales. Selena Leonelli, once the exquisite muse of Tiziano, is terrified of time. Margherita, trapped in a doorless tower and burdened by tangles of red-gold hair, must find a way to escape. You may think you know the story of Rapunzel ...
DRAGONCLAWBook One of the Witches of EileananA complex and gripping story of witches, enchantment, magical creatures and dragons. Dragonclaw is the debut novel from Kate Forsyth, a fresh new talent in the tradition of Anne McCaffrey and Marion Zimmer Bradley.Since the Day of Reckoning witches and magic have been outlawed on Eileanan. The great towers, once centres of learning, are now abandoned ruins. The penalty for practising witchcraft is death.Yet the lodestar still calls to the Righ, king of Eileanan, making him uneasy. And there are those determined restore witches and their craft to their rightful place in Eileanan. In a hidden valley deep in the mountains, in the shadow of the peak of Dragonclaw, Isabeau the foundling grows to womanhood in the care of Meghan, an old wood witch. Meghan can call animals to her hand and knows the secrets of herb-lore. But Isabeau dreams of adventure ...Carrying a magic talisman that contains the last hopes of the persecuted witches, Isabeau is hunted through the land by the evil Banrigh. Meanwhile the sea-dwelling Fairgean stir, children mysteriously disappear in the night, and Isabeau's guardian climbs Dragonclaw to seek guidance from the most ancient and dangerous wisdom in the land ...
Fantasy fiction for older children. As the Count of Estellian lies sleeping, Durrik, the son of the town's bell-crier, prophesies his death before the entire starkin court. With his friend Pedrin, Durrik is catapulted into the adventure of a lifetime when they are pursued by starkin soldiers into the Perilous Forest. Author has previously written the Witches of Eileanan series. This is her first novel for children.
Dortchen Wild has loved Wilhelm Grimm since she was a young girl. Under the forbidding shadow of her father, the pair meet secretly to piece together a magical fairy tale collection.
It is not wise to anger the gods... or to fall in love with one. Psykhe has always been different. Fair as Venus, the goddess of love, and with the hard-won ability to save the lives of those of mortal blood, she is both shunned and revered. When she unwittingly provokes Venus, she and her sisters lose everything. Psykhe must find a way to make amends and support her family. Befriended by an old woman, Nokturna, Psykhe finds herself irresistibly drawn to her grandson, Ambrose.But neither is what they seem. For Psykhe has fallen in love with a man whose face she is forbidden to see. After disobeying this injunction, she must risk everything to try to save him, even if it means travelling down to the shadowy Underworld to face Proserpina, queen of the dead. The way to the realm of the dead is easy. A thrust of a sword, a sudden fall, a careless bite of toadstool, and the soul is sucked away.It is the return journey that is difficult... The story of Psyche and Eros has been told for more than two-and-a-half thousand years. Kate Forsyth infuses it with new vigour as a life-affirming celebration of female strength, sexual desire, and empowerment.
Atemlose Spannung, wilde Verfolgungsjagden und gefährliche Geheimnisse bieten beste Leseunterhaltung. Sympathische Helden faszinieren sowohl Mädchen als auch Jungen.
