Homeless, unsure of who to trust, and trapped in an empire determined to crush her, Neryn must make it to Shadowfell not only to save herself, but to save Alban.

They both hint that she alone may be the key to Alban's release from Keldec's rule. Neryn struggles to trust her only allies. She also finds help from a handsome young man, Flint, who rescues her from certain death - but whose motives in doing so remain unclear. Eager to hide her own canny skill - a uniquely powerful ability to communicate with the fairy-like Good Folk - Neryn sets out for the legendary Shadowfell, a home and training ground for a secret rebel group determined to overthrow the evil King Keldec.ĭuring her dangerous journey, she receives aid from the Good Folk, who tell her she must pass a series of tests in order to recognize her full potential. Shadowfell, 1 | Sixteen-year-old Neryn is alone in the land of Alban, where the oppressive king has ordered anyone with magical strengths captured and brought before him. She has four adult children and seven grandchildren. She shares her home with a small pack of waifs and strays - she is a foster carer for an animal rescue group. Juliet lives in a 110 year old cottage in a riverside suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Juliet's novels and short stories have won many awards. Juliet is the author of seventeen historical fantasy novels for adults and young adults, as well as a book of short fiction.

Her lifelong interest in history, folklore and mythology has had a major influence on her writing. Juliet was educated at the University of Otago, where she majored in music and languages, graduating BA and a B Mus (Hons). Her own Celtic-Gaelic roots inspired her to write her first series, the Sevenwaters Trilogy. Overview: Juliet Marillier was born Jin Dunedin, New Zealand and grew up surrounded by Celtic music and stories. Shadowfell series (#1-3) by Juliet Marillier / Narrated by Henrietta Meire

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