Journal Entry 1 by themarina from Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, December 29, 2005

WOOHOO! This came in the mail the other day! Nearly a year before its North American release, this has come to me from the very wonderful people at the Australian Online Bookstore. And check out The Dark Mirror, the first of book of the Bridei series.

Here's a little niblet fromt he back:

The kingdom of Fortriu has enjoyed five years of peace since Bridei came to the throne. Now the king is preparing for the long-awaited war that he hopes will see the Gaelic invaders driven from the west forever. The princess Ana, a hostage of Fortriu since childhood, is sent north to make a strategic marriage with a chieftain she has never met, and with it gain an ally on whom Bridei's victory relies. Her escort is led by a man she despises: the enigmatic Faolan, Bridei's assassin and spy.

The expedition is ill-fated, and when Ana arrives at the chieftain Alpin's stronghold in mysterious Briar Wood, she is uneasy. This is a place full of secrets. When Ana discovers a prisoner kept within the bleakest of confinements, she is met with a conspiracy of silence. Meanwhile Faolan walks a delicate path between loyalty and betrayal.

Bridei's forces march into battle. But it is revealed to those left behind that their king heads not only towards defeat, but certain death. There is only one messenger who can reach him in time. To enlist his services will endanger what has become dearest to Ana's heart. 

Journal Entry 2 by themarina from Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on Friday, January 27, 2006

Marillier did not disappoint! This is another captivating read in what is turning out to be a great series. For my liking, this was much more war and strategy than romance but there was still plenty of that plus adventure, mistery and new turns.

As per her author's note, Marillier always manages, and in my opinion with great success, to intertwine little known history with a captivating story.

I'm excited to see what the third and final book brings.

This will be going out as a bookring shortly! 

Journal Entry 3 by themarina at Orange Room (near the corner of 6th St @ 6th Ave) in New Westminster, British Columbia Canada on Monday, January 21, 2008

RELEASE NOTES:

Being released at Burnaby/New Westminster Bookcrossing Meetup:

When: Monday, Jan 21, 2008, 7:00 PM
Where: Orange Room, 620 Sixth Street (near corner of 6th St. & 6th Ave.), New Westminster 

Journal Entry 4 by themarina at Bread Garden @ Metrotown Mall (near Zellers) in Burnaby, British Columbia Canada on Monday, November 24, 2008

Released 3 yrs ago (11/24/2008 UTC) at Bread Garden @ Metrotown Mall (near Zellers) in Burnaby, British Columbia Canada

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

This is being released at the Burnaby November Bookcrossing Meetup!

Where: 4575 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
When: Monday, November 24, 7PM