
Juliet Marillier
11 SeriesJuliet Marillier, a historical fantasy writer from New Zealand, now resides in Western Australia. Her works are deeply influenced by folklore and history. She has received five Aurealis Awards and four Sir Julius Vogel Awards for her contributions to literature.
In "Daughter of the Forest," the first book of Juliet Marillier's Sevenwaters series, Sorcha, the youngest of Lord Calum's seven children, must embark on a perilous journey to break the spell that has bewitched her father and brothers. Kidnapped by enemy forces, she finds herself in a foreign land, torn between her duty to her family and the possibility of love. Marillier skillfully weaves fantasy, magic, myth, and history into this compelling tale of sacrifice and resilience.