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Issue Details: First known date: 2009... 2009 Heart's Blood
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'Caitrin, daughter of Berach, flees her home in Market Cross, running from her grief and mistreatment at the hands of her kinsfolk. Bruised and alone she arrives at Whistling Tor - a formidable fortification presided over by the local chieftain, Anluan. The villagers scorn and curse him for being a weak and unsupportive leader, unresponsive to their pleas for him to rid the surrounding forest of the ghostly and eerie manifestations that have plagued it for generations.

But desperate for work and shelter, Caitrin ignores their warnings, thinking them nothing more than fanciful tales and seeks refuge at the Tor. Here she encounters giant hounds, malevolent whispering in the night and the rare and precious herb, Heart's Blood; not to mention the moody and cursed Anluan.

As Caitrin slowly begins to regain control of her life, she discovers that not everything is as it seems in this mysterious place. What does Anluan's skewed features and anger hide? Who are the men and women of the Host? What might the ancient manuscripts and family documents in the library reveal? And why does Caitrin get the distinct impression that there is a dark and powerful force on the hill that doesn't want her to find the truth?' Source: www.panmacmillan.com.au/ (Sighted 17/03/2010).

Notes

  • Dedication: To Saskia and Irie with love.
  • Influenced by the gothic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • New York (City), New York (State),
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      United States of America (USA),
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      Americas,
      :
      Roc Books ,
      2009 .
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      Extent: 402p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published November 3rd 2009
      ISBN: 9780451462930, 0451462939
Alternative title: Hartenbloed
Language: Dutch
    • Amsterdam,
      c
      Netherlands,
      c
      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      Luitingh Fantasy ,
      2010 .
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      Extent: 462p.p.
      ISBN: 9789024530137, 902453013X

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Works about this Work

Untitled Madeleine Warrillow , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 18 no. 1 2010; (p. 50-51)

— Review of Heart's Blood Juliet Marillier , 2009 single work novel
Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier Satima Flavell , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Specusphere , November no. 11 2009;

— Review of Heart's Blood Juliet Marillier , 2009 single work novel
Fantasy Lessons in Real Life Belle Taylor , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The West Australian , 17 December 2009; (p. 10)
The Healing Power of Love Ronni Phillips , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 21 November 2009; (p. 18)

— Review of Heart's Blood Juliet Marillier , 2009 single work novel
The Healing Power of Love Ronni Phillips , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 21 November 2009; (p. 18)

— Review of Heart's Blood Juliet Marillier , 2009 single work novel
Untitled Madeleine Warrillow , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Viewpoint : On Books for Young Adults , Autumn vol. 18 no. 1 2010; (p. 50-51)

— Review of Heart's Blood Juliet Marillier , 2009 single work novel
Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier Satima Flavell , 2009 single work review
— Appears in: The Specusphere , November no. 11 2009;

— Review of Heart's Blood Juliet Marillier , 2009 single work novel
Fantasy Lessons in Real Life Belle Taylor , 2009 single work column
— Appears in: The West Australian , 17 December 2009; (p. 10)
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