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| Title | : | The Dark Mirror (The Bridei Chronicles #1) |
| Author | : | Juliet Marillier |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 561 pages |
| Published | : | March 6th 2007 by Tor Fantasy (first published September 1st 2004) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Romance. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Historical Fantasy |
Narration As Books The Dark Mirror (The Bridei Chronicles #1)
THE DARK MIRROR is the first book in Juliet Marillier's Bridei Chronicles.
Bridei is a young nobleman fostered at the home of Broichan, one of the most powerful druids in the land. His earliest memories are not of hearth and kin but of this dark stranger who while not unkind is mysterious in his ways. The tasks that he sets Bridei appear to have one goal-to make him a vessel for some distant purpose. What that purpose is Bridei cannot fathom but he trusts the man and is content to learn all he can about the ways of the world.
But something happens that will change Bridei's world forever...and possibly wreck all of Broichan's plans. For Bridei finds a child on their doorstep on a bitter MidWinter Eve, a child seemingly abandoned by the fairie folk. It is uncommonly bad luck to have truck with the Fair Folk and all counsel the babe's death. But Bridei sees an old and precious magic at work here and heedless of the danger fights to save the child. Broichan relents but is wary.
The two grow up together and as Bridei comes to manhood he sees the shy girl Tuala blossom into a beautiful woman. Broichan sees the same process and feels only danger...for Tuala could be a key part in Bridei's future...or could spell his doom.
Bridei is a young nobleman fostered at the home of Broichan, one of the most powerful druids in the land. His earliest memories are not of hearth and kin but of this dark stranger who while not unkind is mysterious in his ways. The tasks that he sets Bridei appear to have one goal-to make him a vessel for some distant purpose. What that purpose is Bridei cannot fathom but he trusts the man and is content to learn all he can about the ways of the world.
But something happens that will change Bridei's world forever...and possibly wreck all of Broichan's plans. For Bridei finds a child on their doorstep on a bitter MidWinter Eve, a child seemingly abandoned by the fairie folk. It is uncommonly bad luck to have truck with the Fair Folk and all counsel the babe's death. But Bridei sees an old and precious magic at work here and heedless of the danger fights to save the child. Broichan relents but is wary.
The two grow up together and as Bridei comes to manhood he sees the shy girl Tuala blossom into a beautiful woman. Broichan sees the same process and feels only danger...for Tuala could be a key part in Bridei's future...or could spell his doom.
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| Original Title: | The Dark Mirror |
| ISBN: | 0765348756 (ISBN13: 9780765348753) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.julietmarillier.com/books/thedarkmirror.html |
| Series: | The Bridei Chronicles #1 |
Rating Containing Books The Dark Mirror (The Bridei Chronicles #1)
Ratings: 3.97 From 8706 Users | 478 ReviewsAssess Containing Books The Dark Mirror (The Bridei Chronicles #1)
~4 and a half stars~ (I can't go any lower for a Marillier book)This review and more at http://fortheloveofliterature.com/Before even starting this book, I knew I would like it. It's written by one of my favorite authors - one that never lets me down. It's another amazing tale of twisted fate and Otherworld influences. I loved the two main characters, Bridei and Tuala (although Tuala kept reminding me of Sorcha, my favorite Marillier character from Daughter of the Forest). Bridei is courageousBridei's destiny is to one day become king, the druid Broichan and his secret council have worked hard towards this even before Bridei was born. They planned every step and every aspect of Bridei's life, save one.Tuala was a gift from the gods, a daughter of the goddess and a child of the Good Folk. She and Bridei grew up together, much to Broichan's dismay, but even he would not turn his back on what was seen to be the will of the gods. But neither would he trust her, especially with Bridei.In
Despite a very slow start (it took me some months so get through it) I ended up really enjoying this. I shipped it.
I rounding my rating up to a 3, but only because it's Marillier. I'm a huge fan of her Sevenwaters trilogy; after reading the reviews, I ended up buying The Dark Mirror used. I agree with a lot of what has been said here: this book may not be bad as far as general fantasy is concerned, but for Marillier it's lackluster. Worth reading if you're a fan, but not her best effort. The Dark Mirror, written in third person, mostly follows Bridei, the hero. There is a "heroine," Tuala, but her entire
I love Juliet Marillier's books and kept comparing this one to her others. This is a complex story of 6th century Scotland, and Marillier brings it alive beautifully. I love learning about the Druids and the old religion and life in that era. This story is a tale of a a boy who is, unknown to him, destined to be King and a clandestine group with a plan to span 15 years of preparing him. At the same time the beings of the Otherworld have their own plan with the same goal but with many twists and
Great well written start to this series! I've read her Sevenwaters books and loved them so I couldn't wait to start this and was not disappointed. The one issue I had was Bridei and tuala spent too much time apart, BUT that being said, there aren't a lot of authors that can do that and STILL hold my attention. It's a testament to how great a writer she is that not only do you care about the story and characters, but you are never bored even when not much is happening or when the MC's are apart.
Come with me now, now, I need you . . . Showing her with his hands, his mouth, his body just what this need had become, a thing that seemed fit to devour him unless it were satisfied . . . Said girl is 13 years old. DO. NOT. WANT.I love Juliet Marillier, but this series is not among my favorites. It was a confusing book. It's set in a Pictish 500 AD or so era, with some magic and druidism, and tbh I have no idea wtf it is that a druid does and what the main character (Bridei) is meant to do.
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