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The Swan Maiden by Jules Watson
In this lush, romantic retelling of one of the most enduring Irish legends, acclaimed Celtic historical author Jules Watson reignites the tale of Deirdre--the Irish Helen of Troy--in a story that is at once magical, beautiful, and tragic. She was born with a blessing and a curse: that she would grow into a woman of extraordinary beauty--and bring ruin to the kingdom of Ulster and its ruler, the wily Conor. Ignoring the pleadings of his druid to expel the infant, King Conor secrets the girl child with a poor couple in his province, where no man can covet her. There, under the tutelage of a shamaness, Deirdre comes of age in nature and magic. And in the season of her awakening, the king is inexorably drawn to her impossible beauty. But for Deirdre, her fate as a man's possession is worse than death. And soon the green-eyed girl, at home in waterfall and woods, finds herself at the side of three rebellious young warriors. Among them is the handsome Naisi. His heart charged with bitterness toward the aging king, and growing in love for the defiant girl, Naisi will lead Deirdre far from Ulster--and into a war of wits, swords, and spirit that will take a lifetime to wage. Brimming with life and its lusts, here is a soaring tale of enchantment and eternal passions--and of a woman who became legend.Jules Watson was born to English parents in Western Australia. She worked as a freelance writer in Australia and England after earning degrees in archaeology and public relations. Jules and her Scottish husband split their time between the United Kingdom and the United States. Before living in the remote Highlands of Scotland, he traveled to Australia and New Zealand. She is the author of the Dalriada trilogy, which includes The White Mare, The Dawn Stag, and The Song of the North, three historical epics set in ancient Scotland about the Celtic' conflicts with the invading Romans. The White Mare was chosen one of the top ten science fiction/fantasy titles of 2005 by Kirkus Reviews, while The Song of the North was featured as a Hot Read in a special science fiction/fantasy edition of Kirkus in 2008.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780553384642 |
| ISBN 10 | 0553384643 |
| Title | The Swan Maiden |
| Author | Jules Watson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2009-02-24 |
| Number of pages | 560 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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