- Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Roc; Reprint edition (3 Nov 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0451462637
- ISBN-13: 978-0451462633
- Product Dimensions: 18.7 x 16.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 339,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Marillier's gripping tale of adventure and enduring love...slides quickly and assuredly into a grand tale of ancient Erin.' -- Publishers Weekly
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`A heady blend of romance, adventure, mythical creatures and heroic rescues...Enchanting.'
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Clodagh's twin sister Deirdre is getting married, her mother is heavily pregnant with a child later in life than expected, and she herself must take charge of the house, try to comfort her worried father, and give up her marital prospects for the foreseeable future. At first, luckily, all this goes off without a hitch, except perhaps for the irritating warrior Cathal who has accompanied Clodagh's cousin Johnny to the wedding and seems determined to rain on Clodagh's parade every chance he gets. In the meanwhile, she meets again a man she likes very much and successfully gets through her sister's wedding with the household intact. Clodagh's mother Aisling even survives the delivery of a healthy baby boy, but then the unthinkable happens and Clodagh is the only one who can save her family from destruction.
I knew I loved the Sevenwaters trilogy, and I wasn't surprised at all when I loved this, too. Juliet Marillier's prose is astonishingly beautiful, weaving a fantasy world that exists side-by-side with a historical portrait of early Ireland. It's so easy to get swept away into this world and Marillier has lost none of its magic. I knew absolutely nothing about the book going into it - not even the main character's name - but I quickly realized that trouble was imminent. Once the main "trouble" occurred and I couldn't put it off any longer, I absolutely sped through the book, as I'm sure I was intended to. I had to know what happened and this book is only predictable in some respects. I figured I knew what the ending was, but I needed to know how they got there. I particularly adored the tension between Cathal and Clodagh. That part of the story was beautifully done.
Marillier is brilliant at character development and it's the people of her world that come alive so well. Clodagh is exceptionally well-rounded and it's fascinating to watch her strength progress from a position as mistress of the household to braving a foreign world and pitting her wits against those of an immortal fairy lord. One gets the sense that she does not seek such challenge, but has the strength to endure what she must for those she loves. She is so full of compassion and love that she willingly gives of herself without asking to make someone else's life easier. Similarly, Cathal's character is revealed very gradually, each aspect of his personality coming out by the end of the story to make him fully understandable and sympathetic. His actions, his past, everything comes to light and in the end it's impossible not to fall in love with these two.
I would recommend this book to everyone, unless you can't tolerate fantasy. Marillier has it all, with great characters, an entrancing world you'll never want to leave, a plot that is engrossing and keeps you up at night, and a beautiful style of writing. I loved this book - and the rest of the series - and I think you will too. In fact, I'm off to go acquire the rest of her books in some fashion, and see if they live up to this amazing series.
I knew I loved the Sevenwaters trilogy, and I wasn't surprised at all when I loved this, too. Juliet Marillier's prose is astonishingly beautiful, weaving a fantasy world that exists side-by-side with a historical portrait of early Ireland. It's so easy to get swept away into this world and Marillier has lost none of its magic. I knew absolutely nothing about the book going into it - not even the main character's name - but I quickly realized that trouble was imminent. Once the main "trouble" occurred and I couldn't put it off any longer, I absolutely sped through the book, as I'm sure I was intended to. I had to know what happened and this book is only predictable in some respects. I figured I knew what the ending was, but I needed to know how they got there. I particularly adored the tension between Cathal and Clodagh. That part of the story was beautifully done.
Marillier is brilliant at character development and it's the people of her world that come alive so well. Clodagh is exceptionally well-rounded and it's fascinating to watch her strength progress from a position as mistress of the household to braving a foreign world and pitting her wits against those of an immortal fairy lord. One gets the sense that she does not seek such challenge, but has the strength to endure what she must for those she loves. She is so full of compassion and love that she willingly gives of herself without asking to make someone else's life easier. Similarly, Cathal's character is revealed very gradually, each aspect of his personality coming out by the end of the story to make him fully understandable and sympathetic. His actions, his past, everything comes to light and in the end it's impossible not to fall in love with these two.
I would recommend this book to everyone, unless you can't tolerate fantasy. Marillier has it all, with great characters, an entrancing world you'll never want to leave, a plot that is engrossing and keeps you up at night, and a beautiful style of writing. I loved this book - and the rest of the series - and I think you will too. In fact, I'm off to go acquire the rest of her books in some fashion, and see if they live up to this amazing series.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After reading the Sevenwaters trilogy, I couldn't wait to get back to the characters whom I have grown to love so much. Although shorter and somewhat simpler than the books in the trilogy, I was just as caught up in the plot and characters of Heir to Sevenwaters.
The book follows the story of Clodagh, Daughter of Sean and Aisling, who is, like all of Juliet Marilier's main characters, instantly very likeable. Cathal has to be one of my favourite characters across the series (he seemed to me rather like Somerled from the Light Isles books), The darkness in him, and the way he fights it, makes him very interesting. I would have liked to have seen more of my other favourite characters - Liadan & Ciaran in the book, but i guess that wasnt to be.
I agree with the various others who have said this book feels slightly unfinished in some ways, but I hear Juliet is writing another Sevenwaters novel - Seer of Sevenwaters, so i look forward to that, and hope it rounds off what was left unfinished in this book.
All in all, an excellent read, if you have been following the sevenwaters trilogy, you wont be disappointed.
The book follows the story of Clodagh, Daughter of Sean and Aisling, who is, like all of Juliet Marilier's main characters, instantly very likeable. Cathal has to be one of my favourite characters across the series (he seemed to me rather like Somerled from the Light Isles books), The darkness in him, and the way he fights it, makes him very interesting. I would have liked to have seen more of my other favourite characters - Liadan & Ciaran in the book, but i guess that wasnt to be.
I agree with the various others who have said this book feels slightly unfinished in some ways, but I hear Juliet is writing another Sevenwaters novel - Seer of Sevenwaters, so i look forward to that, and hope it rounds off what was left unfinished in this book.
All in all, an excellent read, if you have been following the sevenwaters trilogy, you wont be disappointed.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the Sevenwaters Trilogy, I really looked forward to another part of it. When I started to read this book, I hoped that it would be give me some clue as to which direction that it may be going in, but it was to prove me wrong! Instead of running like the others, with the Fair Folk and Old Ones beside the characters, this time the characters entered their world. I found it engaging to read but sometimes felt that the story was not as sophisticated as the Sevenwater Trilogy. However do not let this put you off! The book has a fantastic and different story line that leads you into thinking completely different ideas which are not what is actually happening, that only after you've read got further into the book, you fully see them! Juliet Mariller is a fantastic author and I highly recommend her books!
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Heir to Sevenwaters
This is a fabolous edition to the sevenwater trilogy i was instantly transported back to that time and place. It left me wanting more.
Published 10 months ago by debbie
Juliet Marillier at her best
I have read every single Juliet Marillier book so far; I love her story telling ability & she has such an imagination. This book must rate as one of her best. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Pirates Girl
heir to sevenwaters
This is the fourth book in the Sevenwaters series, it was so easy to get back to the flow of the story meeting old and new characters. Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Mrs. P. J. Nicholas
Deceptively "simple"!
For anyone who has never before read one of this Marillier series "Heir" may at fist deceive you into thinking it's a "children's story" to be dismissed, lightly. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by Marie
fantastic book
i am a fairly new convert to Marillier, and i am addicted, she writes so well. The heir to sevenwaters books are just magical, read them and enjoy.
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by L. mckay
A Fufiling Return
This book is a very well done return to the world of Sevenwaters, after Marilier's trilogy. We see the story continue years on from Child of Prophesy in the same generation, of... Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Megan McA
A lovely romance
I am a fan of all Juliet Marilliers books,especialy the Sevenwaters series and bought Heir to Sevenwaters as soon as I saw it on Amizon. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by Book worm
Another excellent read from Juliet Marillier
I have enjoyed all of Juliet Marillier's books and this one was no exception. I liked the fact that this followed on from the previous series but introduced some new dimensions to... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2009 by Mrs. C. Butler
Gorgeous....as i expected
All of Juliet Marilliers books are beautiful, and this was one of my favourites i have to say. Love, fairies, adventure, history, family, storytelling.... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2008 by Dee
Beautiful fantasy
Another great book about family, adventure, magic and growing up. The main character is very likeable and it is good to see her interacting with her family before the real story... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by Sarah Lovewater
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