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This is the third book in the series and a stunning conclusion
but not everything turns out the way the reader expects
the gift of this writer is to softly introduce a concept then challenge us to imagine a better solution then BAM she does something totally unexpected.... BUT you keep reading because now you are not sure if the story is going to follow the path you expect
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but not everything turns out the way the reader expects
the gift of this writer is to softly introduce a concept then challenge us to imagine a better solution then BAM she does something totally unexpected.... BUT you keep reading because now you are not sure if the story is going to follow the path you expect
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The Well of Shades is Marillier’s third instalment of the Bridei Chronicles and takes off where the second instalment (Blade of Fortriu) ends. Taking on an intelligence mission for Bridei as well as a personal quest to inform Deord’s Kin of the former Breakstone inmate’s death Faolan confronts the ghosts of his past as both lead him back into his homeland bringing Deord's daughter, Eile and her daughter Saraid, into his life. Both Faolan and Eile share tragic pasts, with the help of each other,
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Fantastic! I absolutely love this series, and hope that Juliette keeps writing these, along with all her other great books. The Christians are coming! and Bridei is also faced with many other challenges both at home and abroad. Will Faolan become 'whole' through his association with Eile, Squirrel and Sorry? And where has Broichan got to? May the Shining One look after all at Fortrui!
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