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The Swan Maiden
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Author : Jules Watson
language : en
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date : 2009-02-24
The Swan Maiden written by Jules Watson and has been published by Bantam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-02-24 with Fiction categories.
In this lush, romantic retelling of one of the most enduring Irish legends, acclaimed Celtic historical author Jules Watson reignites the tale of Deirdre—the Irish Helen of Troy—in a story that is at once magical, beautiful, and tragic. She was born with a blessing and a curse: that she would grow into a woman of extraordinary beauty—and bring ruin to the kingdom of Ulster and its ruler, the wily Conor. Ignoring the pleadings of his druid to expel the infant, King Conor secrets the girl child with a poor couple in his province, where no man can covet her. There, under the tutelage of a shamaness, Deirdre comes of age in nature and magic…. And in the season of her awakening, the king is inexorably drawn to her impossible beauty. But for Deirdre, her fate as a man’s possession is worse than death. And soon the green-eyed girl, at home in waterfall and woods, finds herself at the side of three rebellious young warriors. Among them is the handsome Naisi. His heart charged with bitterness toward the aging king, and growing in love for the defiant girl, Naisi will lead Deirdre far from Ulster—and into a war of wits, swords, and spirit that will take a lifetime to wage. Brimming with life and its lusts, here is a soaring tale of enchantment and eternal passions—and of a woman who became legend.
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Author : Heather Tomlinson
language : en
Publisher: Square Fish
Release Date : 2008-09-30
The Swan Maiden written by Heather Tomlinson and has been published by Square Fish this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-30 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
In the quiet hour before dawn, anything can happen. Doucette can dream of being a creature of flight and magic, of wearing a swan skin like her older sisters. But she must run the castle household while her sisters learn to weave spells. Her dream of flying is exactly that . . . until the day she discovers her own hidden birthright. Sudden, soaring freedom—it is a wish come true. Yet, not even magic can protect against every danger, especially when the heart is involved. As she struggles to find her own way in the world, Doucette risks losing the one person she loves most of all.
The Swan Maiden
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Author : Susan King
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Swan Maiden written by Susan King and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Historical fiction categories.
In Search Of The Swan Maiden
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Author : Barbara Fass Leavy
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 1995-07-01
In Search Of The Swan Maiden written by Barbara Fass Leavy and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-07-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
In her compendious study, [of the folktale of the runaway wife] Leavy argues that the contradictory claims of nature and culture are embodied in the legendary figure of the swan maiden, a woman torn between the human and bestial worlds. --The New York Times Book Review This is a study of the meaning of gender as framed by the swan maiden tale, a story found in the folklore of virtually every culture. The swan maiden is a supernatural woman forced to marry, keep house, and bear children for a mortal man who holds the key to her imprisonment. When she manages to regain this key, she escapes to the otherworld, never to return. These tales have most often been interpreted as depicting exogamous marriages, describing the girl from another tribe trapped in a world where she will always be the outsider. Barbara Fass Leavy believes that, in the societies in which the tale and its variants endured, woman was the other--the outsider trapped in a society that could never be her own. Leavy shows how the tale, though rarely explicitly recognized, is frequently replayed in modern literature. Beautifully written, this book reveals the myriad ways in which the folktales of a society reflect its cultural values, and particularly how folktales are allegories of gender relations. It will interest anyone involved in literary, gender, and cultural studies.
The Swan Maiden
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Author : Serene Conneeley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-03-21
The Swan Maiden written by Serene Conneeley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-21 with categories.
Once upon a time, a young girl cried all her sadness into the lake of her local city park, and a lonely black swan drank a tear and was transformed... For Signet, being human is much harder than she imagined. There are machines that are trying to kill her, people who want to replace her, and dizzying new emotions she'd rather not feel. When she finds herself torn between two wildly different worlds, she must discover how much she's willing to sacrifice, where she really belongs, and who she truly is. Enter a world where birds shapeshift into wizards, women emerge from sealskins, swans transform into maidens, and love is the most powerful enchantment of all.
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Author : Howard Pyle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
The Swan Maiden written by Howard Pyle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Fairy tales categories.
The king's youngest son releases the Swan Maiden from servitude under the witch with three eyes.
Swan Bride
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Author : Betina Lindsey
language : en
Publisher: Diversion Books
Release Date : 2015-10-20
Swan Bride written by Betina Lindsey and has been published by Diversion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-20 with Fiction categories.
Moira grew to womanhood in the realm of Myr, wise in the arts of women.. and utterly innocent of the ways of men. All of that changes tonight. Moira wondered, trembling. She passes through the circle of stones into the world of men. There, she meets Wulfsun, every mesmerizing inch a man, hard muscled and tawny maned. No Viking was more feared, until he captures a maiden as beautiful as moonlit shadows, and is enslaved for all time. He would have her willing or not at all, though his blood coursed hot with wanting. And though Moira wore a golden collar of thralldom, her desire for the mighty warrior was the greater bondage.
Feather Swan Maidens Retold
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Author : Demelza Carlton
language : en
Publisher: Lost Plot Press
Release Date :
Feather Swan Maidens Retold written by Demelza Carlton and has been published by Lost Plot Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Fiction categories.
An unwilling swan maiden. A deadly plague. Can a mother's love defeat death? For Swanhild and Raphael, life is perfect. Betrothed and about to be married, their future should hold only happiness. Until the plague arrives. Swanhild's mother transforms her into a swan, hoping to help her survive the plague. Instead, Swanhild finds herself in more danger than ever. Can she survive the intrigues of the royal court and be reunited with Raphael? Fans of the following authors will enjoy reading these steamy medieval fairytale romances: Lindsay Buroker Neil Gaiman Skye MacKinnon Kiera Cass Amanda Hocking Sarah J Maas Lidiya Foxglove Anne McCaffrey Tamsin Ley Holly Black Juliet Marillier Kylie Chan Leigh Bardugo Laura Thalassa Elise Kova Cassandra Clare George RR Martin Kathryn Le Veque Andrzej Sapkowski
Search For The Swan Maiden
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Author : Todd Calgi Gallicano
language : en
Publisher: Permuted Press
Release Date : 2021-04-13
Search For The Swan Maiden written by Todd Calgi Gallicano and has been published by Permuted Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-13 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
In Sam London’s third adventure with the Department of Mythical Wildlife, the boy who saw the gryphon will face his greatest fear. Following the heartbreaking conclusion of his second case, Sam has spent his days searching for the swan maiden. Driven by his belief the maiden is still alive, he sets out with Dr. Vance Vantana and Tashi on a forbidden quest to reunite his family. But the journey is long and treacherous and will lead them through the lair of the Mongolian Death Worm—a terrifying creature that has broken the Gryphon’s Law and is attacking anyone who dares to cross its path. And if this wasn’t enough, an old enemy from Vance’s past returns to exact a revenge that will doom all of humankind. With the future of his family and the fate of the world at stake, Sam must make an impossible choice that will change the course of his life and those he loves forever. Can Sam right a wrong or will Gaia, itself, decide to fight back?
Swan Maiden
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Author : Sharon Margolis
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2012-05-29
Swan Maiden written by Sharon Margolis and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-29 with Fiction categories.
800 A.D. Rescued by her half-brother from enforced confinement by Charlemagne in the convent in Verden, Kara is brought to the safe haven of the Harz Mountains, and to the care of Bertagard the Priestess. There she learns that she was marked by the pagan gods at birth to fulfill a prophecy. Her destiny to help her conquered Saxon people lies in the valley blow, on the estate where she grew up, now occupied by the enemy Franks. Count Gerin the Faithful is the newly appointed count of the region, and hes tasked to enforce the law of Christian conversion. He arrives with the intent to conquer by force until an enchanting earthbound Valkyrie teaches him to love. Kara is coerced to wed the hated Frankish lord. She is torn between loyalty to her people and a growing love for her husband. Together, through compromise, compassion, and increased understanding, they work to bring peace to the war-torn region. A lavishly detailed historical epic with well-drawn characters, Margoliss novel contains an enjoyable balance of action and romance. Kirkus Review [Margolis] offers a lively writing style rich with dialogue and descriptive narrative. Blueink Review Margoliss two nuanced protagonists hold fast to their beliefs in this historically accurate, thought provoking romance. Clarion Review