The Dark Mirror
The Dark Mirror by Juliet Marillier is an unabridged edition published by Tor in 2005, featuring 560 pages in English. Set in the mid-6th century, the narrative unfolds in the Pictish kingdom of northern Britain, where the ancient traditions are under threat from the encroaching Gaels and the rise of Christianity. The story centers on Bridei, a young boy of royal lineage, who is being groomed for kingship by Broichan, a powerful druid. As Bridei trains in the ways of leadership, he encounters unexpected challenges that may alter his destiny.
Readers will find a rich exploration of ancient traditions and the complexities of leadership amidst external pressures. The plot thickens with the arrival of a mysterious baby girl, abandoned during the winter solstice, which introduces an unpredictable element that complicates Broichan’s plans. The narrative delves into themes of magic and the influence of the Good Folk, the enigmatic inhabitants of the ancient forests. This edition offers a detailed and immersive experience for those interested in fantasy and historical narratives.
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In the mid 6th century the Pictish kingdom in northern Britain is under threat from the Gaels and the Christian faith, which leaves the leaders of the northern realm struggling to maintain their ancient traditions.
All hope rests on the shoulders of young Bridei, a little-known son of the royal line, who is seen as the perfect candidate for future kingship. At his remote forest home of Pitnochie, Broichan, a powerful druid, sets about training the boy in the ways of the ancients and in the all-important preparation to be a leader of men.
But Broichan has not allowed for the Good Folk, inhabitants of the ancient forests of Fortriu and well-known workers of tricky magic. When Bridei discovers a strange baby girl abandoned on Broichan’s doorstep in the chill of the winter solstice, he takes her into the house. And the druid has to realise that there is one unpredictable power at work that may be too strong for him to control and could become the death of his dreams.
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