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The Hedgewitch Queen by Lilith Saintcrow

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Publication Date: December 1st 2011
Publisher: Orbit
ISBN: B004RD8512
Age Group: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Source: Kindle ebook
Lootability: *

Vianne di Rocancheil is a lady waiting at the Court of Arquitaine, where she studies her books, watches for intrigue, and shepherds her foolhardy Princesse through the glittering whirl. Court is a sometimes-unpleasant waltz, especially for the unwary, but Vianne treads its measured steps well.
Unfortunately, the dance has changed. Treachery is afoot in gilded and velvet halls. A sorcerous conspiracy is unleashed, with blood, death, and warfare close behind. Vianne must flee, carrying the Great Seal of Arquitaine with her. This is the one thing the conspirators need to rule, and they won’t rest until they have it. A life of dances, intrigues, and fashion has not prepared Vianne for this. Nor has it prepared her for Tristan d’Arcenne, Captain of the King’s Guard and player in the most dangerous games conspiracy can devise. Yet to save her country and avenge her Princesse, Vianne will become what she must and do whatever is required.
A Queen can do no less

Author Interview: Juliet Marillier

Juliet Marillier, a New-Zealand born resident of Western Australia, is a popular writer of historical fantasy best known for her Sevenwaters adult series. Her young adult novel Cybele's Secret won a 2008 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Novel - Young Adult. She has won an assortment of awards for her books including the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel (2000, Son of the Shadows; 2005, Blade of Fortriu; 2006, Wildwood Dancing), the American Library Association's Alex Award (2001, Daughter of the Forest) and a YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) Best Book For Young Adults (2007, Wildwood Dancing). Look here for a list of her awards.

Juliet graduated from Otago University with a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts in languages. She is a member of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, and her beliefs are deeply reflected in her writing. Her latest books, Shadowfell and Flame of Sevenwaters are due for publication this year.

In My Mailbox (7)

I've been slacking lately on my segments so I'll be doing IMM for the month!

It was my birthday at the start of the month so I got so I have more books than usual.

Second-hand Bookshops
Bookshops are failing and it's breaking my heart. However, I've discovered quite a wonderful wellspring of opportunity in second-hand bookshops. I have a lovely Op-shop down the road, and there is a second-hand bookshop on Maling Road, in Canterbury (Victoria) that I love.