Myrren's Gift
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4.3 • 107 Ratings
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- $12.99
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
A gift of life, or a curse beyond death? Bestselling author Fiona McIntosh's most popular fantasy title -- discover the world of the Quickening.
Life for Myrren should be good - she's a beautiful young woman with bewitching eyes; one grey, the other green. But those entrancing colours are likely to be her downfall, for many believe only a witch could have mismatched eyes.
Wyl Thirsk possesses the good habits and wise judgment that have helped the Thirsk family remain leaders for generations. These virtues will serve him well as he finds himself companion to the king's wayward son and though the prince is arrogant and cruel, Wyl is duty-bound to protect him.
When Myrren crosses paths with Wyl, she is grateful for his compassion and decides to give him an extraordinary gift. It is both powerful and astonishing - but also devastating.
Bestselling author Fiona McIntosh weaves a gripping story of action and intrigue in this magnificent opening to the much-loved Quickening series.
'Fiona McIntosh is a seductress. I have not moved from the sofa for three days, beguiled by Myrren's Gift' Sydney Morning Herald
'Fantasy fans will welcome Australian author McIntosh's gripping first installment in her Quickening trilogy, a tale of the eternal struggle between good and evil filled with magic, blood and jealousy ... delightful and fast-moving story' Publishers Weekly
'Excellent' Bookseller & Publisher
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fantasy fans will welcome Australian author McIntosh's gripping first installment in her Quickening trilogy, a tale of the eternal struggle between good and evil filled with magic, blood and jealousy. When 14-year-old Wyl Thirsk inherits the generalship of the Morgravian legions on his father's early death, he's fortunate to possess both the good habits and wise judgment that have helped the Thirsk family remain commanders of the legions for generations. These virtues will serve him well in his dealings with King Magnus of Morgravia's wayward son, Prince Celimus, whom Wyl is duty-bound to protect. After both boys achieve adulthood, the cruel Celimus orders Wyl to witness the torture and execution of a young woman, Myrren, accused of being a witch because she has mismatched eyes. Before her death, Myrren passes on to the empathetic Wyl a most unusual gift. Some readers may feel frustrated by the lack of information about Myrren or the purpose of her gift, though no doubt future volumes will fill in the gaps in an otherwise delightful and fast-moving story.
Customer Reviews
Great Book
I have read a few of Fiona McIntosh’s books & really enjoyed them all. I couldn’t put Myrren’s Gift down & can’t wait to read the other two books in this trilogy.
Usually fantasy is not for me , but...
I have read a number of Fiona McIntosh’s books and loved her characters and artful storytelling. I was not prepared for a “Game of Thrones” saga which left me cost. Somehow
I got hooked and couldn’t put the book down. Great holiday read, don’t read it while you are working. You will land yourself in trouble.
It’s a must read story. Ant wait to read the next story
Absolutely amazing!!
This book, this series, is a must have. Fiona is an amazing author. I expect no less from her. I love the detail she puts into everything. You think everything is going one way then BAM! It all changes.