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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, 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 at ever being 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 Scary

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

Yes, most definitely. I absolutely loved this book. It was beautifully written. Not my usual genre but I was captivated from start to finish and found myself wholly invested in the characters. It's a long book but I still wanted more.

What other book might you compare Daughter of the Forest to, and why?

I haven't read a book like this before.

What about Terry Donnelly’s performance did you like?

The narrator was very good and I would listen to her again.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed, cried, and basically lived on my nerves throughout this book I was that invested in the characters.

Any additional comments?

Absolutely loved this book and was looking forward to the second book in the series, but having listened to the preview of the second book, I won't be able to as I didn't like the narrator.

Daughter of my heart

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definitely recommend this series of books to anyone you likes a fantasy novel. There is plots and conspiracy written in a wonderful way which will keep you captivated!

What did you like best about this story?

I couldn't choose a favourite piece in the book as I really thoroughly enjoy it from beginning to end. Sorcha has is a character that you can follow with ease as she works through the turmoils set upon her by the Lady Oognah and Fairy Folk of the Forest in a quest to save her 6 brothers.

Which character – as performed by Terry Donnelly – was your favourite?

Terry Donnelly does take some getting used to. I must admit to begin with she wasn't the easiest listening voice but as the story progressed you certainly get into it and relax into her style of reading.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole story is a quite a moving one in different ways. You'll find yourself annoyed and saddened by events, relief and happiness as some tasks are met and achieved,

Any additional comments?

I really looking forward to listening to the rest if the series. Each book has a different narrator so we'll see if that works or not.....

As captivating as I remember it.....

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I wanted to listen to this series, after listening to, and loving the "Blackthorn and Grim" series. Natalie Gold narrated that series beautifully, along with Nick Sullivan and others. This book, "Daughter of the Forest" might be a wonderful story, but unfortunately it has been ruined by Terry Donnelly's awful attempt to narrate it. Since I'm aware that the next book in this series is narrated by someone else, I will suffer through this book, and hope that Rosalyn Landor is better. It is a truth that the best book can be utterly ruined by a poor narrator, and this performance is certainly proof of that fact

Ruined by Narrator

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I loved the story and couldn't wait to always listen to the next chapter! The narrator really gives life to each character and you can feel the emotions and imagine each scene.

Amazing Story and Narrator

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Beautifully written, this story, the language, and the excellent narration draw you in to a dark fairytale and story of love. One of my all time favourite audible books

Spellbinding story-telling

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