- Paperback: 560 pages
- Publisher: Tor; New Ed edition (17 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330426699
- ISBN-13: 978-0330426695
- Product Dimensions: 17 x 11.2 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 246,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An engrossing, beautifully written work of historical fiction and a portrait of a man's fierce struggle to find his own truth."--"Booklist "on "Wolfskin"
"A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice." --"Publisher Weekly "(starred) on "Child of the Prophecy"
"The author's keen understanding of Celtic paganism and early Irish Christianity adds texture to a rich and vibrant novel."--"Library Journal" on "Daughter of the Forest"
"A rich tapestry of love and loss, family loyalty and personal sacrifice." --"Publisher Weekly "(starred) on "Child of the Prophecy"
"The author's keen understanding of Celtic paganism and early Irish Christianity adds texture to a rich and vibrant novel."--"Library Journal" on "Daughter of the Forest"
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The stunning first volume in a new magical history trilogy - 'The Bridei Chronicles' - set in the kingdom of the Picts
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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just finished reading this book and love it as much as previous books by Juliet Marillier. I have read her Sevenwaters trilogy and Wolfskin and absolutely adore all of her books. Each one really draws you into the plot and makes you fall in love with the characters. I also have Foxmask but haven't read it yet. I just ordered book 2 in this trilogy and can't wait to read it!
The dark mirror is the story of Bridei, the son of a king, who while still a small child is sent away from his family and country to be fostered and taught by a powerful druid in preparation for a very important destiny. One night under a full moon he finds a baby girl (Tuala) on his doorstep, a child of the 'good folk' and he takes her in, grateful to have a companion, and vowing to protect her.
The Dark Mirror tells the tale of Bridei and Tuala as they grow up and endure hardships and suffering before fulfilling their destiny.I don't want to go into further detail of the plot, but just to say that this has all the trademarks of a Juliet Marillier book. Strong characters, beautiful descriptive scenery and a powerful storyline. I could not put this down. Very highly recommended!!!
The dark mirror is the story of Bridei, the son of a king, who while still a small child is sent away from his family and country to be fostered and taught by a powerful druid in preparation for a very important destiny. One night under a full moon he finds a baby girl (Tuala) on his doorstep, a child of the 'good folk' and he takes her in, grateful to have a companion, and vowing to protect her.
The Dark Mirror tells the tale of Bridei and Tuala as they grow up and endure hardships and suffering before fulfilling their destiny.I don't want to go into further detail of the plot, but just to say that this has all the trademarks of a Juliet Marillier book. Strong characters, beautiful descriptive scenery and a powerful storyline. I could not put this down. Very highly recommended!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The beginning of Bridei's Chronicles (which I understand has a total of 4 books, 1 yet to be written) and tells the story of Bridei's life from when he was very young and taken as a foster child by the Druid Broichan.
This is set in Fifth Century Scotland and bridei is being brought up by Broichan to be the King of Fortriu, unknown to Bridei at such a young age, and the desriptions of the Druidic rituals were really good and give you a wonderful picture of how life was back then.
One early morning a young Bridei wakes to find a small child on his doorstep, this is not just any child but, a child of the good folk, the fey child Tuala is taken in by Bridei on that midwinter morning and is not taken well by everyone Bridei is with. |However, it is Bridei's belief that the child was given to him by the Shining One (the Goddess) and decides to care for her.
With Bridei and Tuala becoming the central characters to the story, and both are wonderful and very likeable characters, I especially loved the character of Tuala her story was so fantastic and you could not help but, feel for her at how she wasd treated by Broichan.
To say anymore about this story would ruin it for anyone who wants to read this book, and would I recommend it? Well, Trudi Canavan's Priestess of the White was easily my favourite read of this year but, this has overtaken it.
So well told as with everything Juliet writes, reading some reviews a lot of people will always compare this to the Sevenwaters Trilogy, which remains my favourite series but, this is different to that and based around the time of the Picts, personally for me it was as good as Sevenwaters, Juliet is one of my favourite authors and I just loved this!
This is set in Fifth Century Scotland and bridei is being brought up by Broichan to be the King of Fortriu, unknown to Bridei at such a young age, and the desriptions of the Druidic rituals were really good and give you a wonderful picture of how life was back then.
One early morning a young Bridei wakes to find a small child on his doorstep, this is not just any child but, a child of the good folk, the fey child Tuala is taken in by Bridei on that midwinter morning and is not taken well by everyone Bridei is with. |However, it is Bridei's belief that the child was given to him by the Shining One (the Goddess) and decides to care for her.
With Bridei and Tuala becoming the central characters to the story, and both are wonderful and very likeable characters, I especially loved the character of Tuala her story was so fantastic and you could not help but, feel for her at how she wasd treated by Broichan.
To say anymore about this story would ruin it for anyone who wants to read this book, and would I recommend it? Well, Trudi Canavan's Priestess of the White was easily my favourite read of this year but, this has overtaken it.
So well told as with everything Juliet writes, reading some reviews a lot of people will always compare this to the Sevenwaters Trilogy, which remains my favourite series but, this is different to that and based around the time of the Picts, personally for me it was as good as Sevenwaters, Juliet is one of my favourite authors and I just loved this!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have just recently discovered Marillier, she has a great gift as an author. I have been swept along with all her books, and the Dark Mirror is certainly no exception.
I would recommend this book, and for those who enjoys Marillier i would also suggest Jean M. Auels Clan of the Cave Bear, and the following books in the Earths Children series as another saga to enjoy.
I would recommend this book, and for those who enjoys Marillier i would also suggest Jean M. Auels Clan of the Cave Bear, and the following books in the Earths Children series as another saga to enjoy.
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Juilet Marillier is amazing!
Marillier has dobe it again with this book! all i need say is that Marillier is one of the best authours i have come across in a long time... Read more
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Reflected light on a lost slice of history...
Set in the far north of England, in approximately 500AD, this is the story of the embattled Priteni. Read more
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once again Juliet has delivered. Professional novel with great insight into life in the 550's. Moving and compelling, it strikes all the cords of the heart
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I loved this book. Well written,a compelling and seamless plot. Effortless reading that travels you back in time to a magical place. Read more
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