About the book
Named Best First Novel by Locus
'Twas a time when dragons left their lair and evil shadowed the land....
On the Day of Reckoning, the witches of Eileanan were outlawed--and violations of the new order were punishable by death. Eileanan's Great Towers, once meccas of magic and learning, were left in ruins. And now, the entire land trembles in fear....
Yet deep in the mountains, in the shadow of Dragonclaw, a young girl is being tutored in the old ways. Ignorant of her past, uncertain of her future, the foundling Isabeau will soon be forced down a dangerous path of prophesy, conspiracy, and magic. It is a world where dragons possess the key to ancient mysteries...where a lost prince will discover a strange and wondrous destiny...and where the ultimate battle between good and evil will be waged....
A new Day of Reckoning is at hand....
Editions of The Witches of Eileanan
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451456892
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101659939
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Named Best First Novel by Locus
'Twas a time when dragons left their lair and evil shadowed the land....
On the Day of Reckoning, the witches of Eileanan were outlawed--and violations of the new order were punishable by death. Eileanan's Great Towers, once meccas of magic and learning, were left in ruins. And now, the entire land trembles in fear....
Yet deep in the mountains, in the shadow of Dragonclaw, a young girl is being tutored in the old ways. Ignorant of her past, uncertain of her future, the foundling Isabeau will soon be forced down a dangerous path of prophesy, conspiracy, and magic. It is a world where dragons possess the key to ancient mysteries...where a lost prince will discover a strange and wondrous destiny...and where the ultimate battle between good and evil will be waged....
A new Day of Reckoning is at hand....
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Witches of Eileanan about?
Named Best First Novel by Locus
'Twas a time when dragons left their lair and evil shadowed the land....
On the Day of Reckoning, the witches of Eileanan were outlawed--and violations of the new order were punishable by death. Eileanan's Great Towers, once meccas of magic and learning, were left in ruins. And now, the entire land trembles in fear....
Yet deep in the mountains, in the shadow of Dragonclaw, a young girl is being tutored in the old ways. Ignorant of her past, uncertain of her future, the foundling Isabeau will soon be forced down a dangerous path of prophesy, conspiracy, and magic. It is a world where dragons possess the key to ancient mysteries...where a lost prince will discover a strange and wondrous destiny...and where the ultimate battle between good and evil will be waged....
A new Day of Reckoning is at hand....
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Witches of Eileanan?
Fiction > Fantasy > Epic fantasy / high fantasy
Where can I read a sample of The Witches of Eileanan?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451456892
Is The Witches of Eileanan part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Witches of Eileanan
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Witches of Eileanan?
Kate Forsyth
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Witches of Eileanan is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451456892) and ebook(ISBN 9781101659939)
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