Genre: Fantasy; Witches, Magic,
Dragons, Mer-people, Shapeshifters, Fae, Magical Folk, The Witches of Eileanan
Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Back Cover: Remember the words of
the Soul-Sage: The fastest toute is not always the straightest. In the land of
Eileanan, the Pact of Peace has not meant the end of unrest. Isault and Lachlan
must continue to deal with their military position in Tirsoilleir – where a spy
has compromised their tactical secrets, leaving them at a tremendous loss.
Isabeau the witch longs to rejoin her sister and her home in these uncertain
times, but she must first complete one last task for her teachers. To find her
true purpose in life, she must reach the Skull of the World and listen to the
silent words of the White Gods. Few survive. But those who do are changed
forever. Now, when she does return home, she does so with an extraordinary
gift. But then Margrit of Arran decides to take advantage of Lachlan’s absence
by kidnapping his son and heir to the throne, Isabeau must learn to use her
gifts in the face of evil – and overcome her enemy once and for all.
This is the fifth book in the Witches of Eileanan saga. Now
some of this story over laps with the last book. This story again as always
follows many characters. Isabeau is off to learn about her true purpose. I love
what she learns about herself. I won’t give it away as it’s a big part of this
story. But she has so many adventures in this story. If you hadn’t guessed
Isabeau is my favorite character of the whole saga. I have to say this is my
favorite book of it as well. I can't wait to read the next book in this series,
The Fathomless Caves.
Publisher: ROC Fantasy
ISBN: 0451458699
Pages: 400
Series: The Witches of Eileanan
Volume: 5
