Broichan sees the same process and feels only danger.for Tuala could be a key part in Bridei's future.or could spell his doom.Īt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. New Zealand (NZ) product reviews by mums & dads like you - The Bridei Chronicles 1 - The Dark Mirror (Juliet Marillier). The two grow up together and as Bridei comes to manhood he sees the shy girl Tuala blossom into a beautiful woman. But Bridei sees an old and precious magic at work here and heedless of the danger fights to save the child. by Juliet Marillier Science Fiction & Fantasy ISBN: 0765309955 Global Overview. It is uncommonly bad luck to have truck with the Fair Folk and all counsel the babe's death. The Dark Mirror : Book One of the Bridei Chronicles (Bridei Chronicles). The first book in the Bridei Chronicles, a tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, from the author of the Shadowfell and Sevenwaters series'A glorious blend of early Scottish history, myths and mysteries' Woman's Day'Fans of historical fantasy will devour this one and wait eagerly for its sequels. For Bridei finds a child on their doorstep on a bitter MidWinter Eve, a child seemingly abandoned by the fairie folk. The Dark Mirror is the first book of The Bridei Chronicles and tells of Brideis education under the supervision of Broichan, the kings Druid. What that purpose is Bridei cannot fathom but he trusts the man and is content to learn all he can about the ways of the world.īut something happens that will change Bridei's world forever.and possible wreck all of Broichan's plans. The tasks that he sets Bridei appear to have one goal-to make him a vessel for some distant purpose.

His earliest memories are not of hearth and kin but of this dark stranger who while not unkind is mysterious in his ways. THE DARK MIRROR is the first book in Juliet Marillier's Bridei Chronicles.īridei is a young nobleman fostered at the home of Broichan, one of the most powerful druids in the land.

The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier