Heart’s Blood
Heart’s Blood by Juliet Marillier is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on October 5, 2010. This 416-page book presents a fresh take on the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast, set against the backdrop of Whistling Tor, a place steeped in mystery and secrets. The story revolves around Anluan, a chieftain cursed along with his family, and Caitrin, a young scribe who enters his life with the intent of sorting through family documents. As Caitrin navigates the complexities of Anluan’s world, she brings hope and change to a household overshadowed by despair.
Readers will find a blend of romance and fantasy as Caitrin and Anluan’s relationship develops amidst the dark forces surrounding Whistling Tor. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle against a haunting past, all while delving into the enchanting elements of Gaelic folklore. With its rich storytelling and intricate character dynamics, Heart’s Blood invites readers into a world where the power of love and the weight of ancestral curses intertwine, creating a compelling journey through both personal and supernatural challenges.
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National bestselling author Juliet Marillier revisits the classic fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast in this “engaging Gaelic fantasy romance staring two fascinating reluctant souls”(Genre Go Round Reviews).
Whistling Tor is a place of secrets, a mysterious, wooded hill housing the crumbling fortress belonging to Anluan—a chieftain whose name is spoken throughout the region in tones of revulsion and bitterness. A curse lies over Anluan’s family and his people, and the woods themselves hold a perilous force whose every whisper threatens doom.
Then the young scribe Caitrin appears in Anluan’s garden, admiring the rare plant known as heart’s blood. Retained to sort through entangled family documents, Caitrin brings about unexpected changes in the household, casting a hopeful light against the despairing shadows.
But even as Caitrin brings solace to Anluan, and the promise of something more between them, he remains in thrall to the darkness surrounding Whistling Tor. To free Anluan’s burdened soul, Caitrin must unravel the web of sorcery woven by his ancestors before it claims his life—and their love…
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