Child of the Prophecy (Sevenwaters, #3)
by Juliet Marillier
Child of the Prophecy by Juliet Marillier holds a highly rated rating of 4.11 out of 5, based on 15.1K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 596 pages.
About Child of the Prophecy
Child of the Prophecy is the thrilling conclusion to Juliet Marillier's award-winning Sevenwaters Trilogy.Magic is fading... and the ways of Man are driving the Old Ones to the West, beyond the ken of humankind. The ancient groves are being destroyed, and if nothing is done, Ireland will lose its essential mystic core.The prophecies of long ago have foretold a way to prevent this horror, and it is the Sevenwaters clan that the Spirits of Eire look to for salvation. They are a family bound into the lifeblood of the land, and their promise to preserve the magic has been the cause of great joy to them... as well as great sorrow.It is up to Fainne, daughter of Niamh, the lost sister of Sevenwaters, to solve the riddles of power. She is the shy child of a reclusive sorcerer, and her way is hard, for her father is the son of the wicked sorceress Oonagh, who has emerged from the shadows and seeks to destroy all that Sevenwaters has striven for. Oonagh will use her granddaughter Fainne most cruelly to accomplish her ends, and stops at nothing to see her will done.Will Fainne be strong enough to battle this evil and save those she has come to love?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Juliet Marillier |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 596 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.11 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,142 |
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What genre is Child of the Prophecy?
Child of the Prophecy is categorized as Fantasy, Romance, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Child of the Prophecy worth reading?
Based on 15.1K reader ratings, Child of the Prophecy has an average score of 4.11 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Child of the Prophecy?
Child of the Prophecy has 596 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Child of the Prophecy?
Child of the Prophecy was written by Juliet Marillier. It was first published in 2001.
What is the ISBN for Child of the Prophecy?
The ISBN-13 for Child of the Prophecy is 9780765345010.0.
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