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Daughter of the Forest

Sevenwaters, Book 1

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Daughter of the Forest

By: Juliet Marillier
Narrated by: Terry Donnelly
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Lovely Sorcha is the seventh child and only daughter of Lord Colum of Sevenwaters. Bereft of a mother, she is comforted by her six brothers who love and protect her. Sorcha is the light in their lives and they are determined that she know only contentment. But Sorcha's joy is shattered when her father is bewitched by his new wife, an evil enchantress who binds her brothers with a terrible spell, a spell which only Sorcha can lift - by staying silent.

If she speaks before she completes the quest set to her by the Fair Folk and their queen, the Lady of the Forest, she will lose her brothers forever. When Sorcha is kidnapped by the enemies of Sevenwaters and taken to a foreign land, she is torn between the desire to save her beloved brothers, and a love that comes only once. Sorcha despairs that she will never able to complete her task, but the magic of the Fair Folk knows no boundaries, and love is the strongest magic of them all....

©2000 Juliet Marillier (P)2013 Audible, Inc. Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Magic Witchcraft

Editorial reviews

Editors Select, July 2013 - I loved two things as a teen: fairytales and history. After watching me give up on The Once and Future King for the umpteenth time, my first girlfriend gave me a little package of books. Daughter of the Forest was on the top, probably due to its size, but I like to think she hoped I’d read it first. I devoured it in one sitting. But let’s be clear: Daughter of the Forest is a coming-of-age story, but it is not YA. Set in medieval Ireland, this is the story of Sorcha, youngest child of Sevenwaters, an ancient fortress stewarded by a noble family tasked with overseeing the spiritually-important lands. When her father’s new wife turns her six brothers into swans and forces Sorcha to go on the run, she is set to a curse-breaking task by the Fair Folk inhabiting the dark and dangerous woods – weave six shirts of starwort, and speak no words while you are working, or your brothers will be swans forever. Sorcha’s magically-enforced silence lands her in serious trouble when she’s captured by a rival clan, and she is forced to try and complete her task in a stranger’s land. While ultimately a tale of what we’ll do for our families, Daughter of the Forest is great fantasy for the fairer set, those who are historically minded, or those who want a break from the heaviness of Game of Thrones. I’m thrilled to finally see it in audio. —Erin, Audible Editor
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Loved the story. Tear jerker, fairy tale tragedy . Sometimes the narration annoyed me but she did a great job on the different characters. Downloaded the next one straight away.

Addictive

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Loved every minute!
I had to refrain from speeding the reading up during the exciting parts of the story! Wonderful story!

Amazing, simply amazing story

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found myself pacing the floor in fear,yet the narrator,I so wanted to dig myeardrums out

FABULOUS StoryTERRIBLE narrator UtterlyLostMyself

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Beautifully written... Well told ... Sad in some parts but the rest make up for it .... Had me on the edge of my seat ...

Wow

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I wii be down loading book 2 straight away. I can't wait to get started

Loved it!

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enjoyed this audio very much Have read the books many years ago and wanted something for travelling in the genre that I enjoy. loved the lilt in the narrators voice

sevenwaters series

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Would you listen to Daughter of the Forest again? Why?

This is a long audio and much is retelling of familiar traditional lore so once is probably enough.

What about Terry Donnelly’s performance did you like?

It takes a while to adapt to the storytellers style - initially a little childlike and irritating but once you have tuned in you caught up in the flow. As much of the story is told in the first person, Sorcha's 'voice' can become a little dull.

A walk in a forest in Erin is fraught with danger

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This book has always been one of my favs and Terry did great justice to it in her narration. I credit this story with my love of reading now, it is such an old tale but Marillier gives it new life. this is 100% worth the listen.

One of the favs

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loved it ! Always a favourite book of mine. Can take me far far away into a whole other world! With adventures, love, happiness and sadness. I recommend this book to anyone, but be prepared for a book that will change your life...

one of my favourite books

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This book is well told. The narrator was particularly good and the story really came to life. To feel the characters journey both physically and emotionally. Definitely going to continue to the next book.

Most addictive adventures

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