Juliet Marillier
Juliet Marillier
b. 1948 · From New Zealand- Books
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Juliet Marillier is a New Zealand-born, Australia-based author of historical fantasy for adults and young readers, best known for the Sevenwaters series and the Bridei Chronicles. Born in Dunedin, she studied languages and music at the University of Otago and worked as a music teacher and choral conductor before turning to writing full-time. Her first novel, Daughter of the Forest, was published in 1999. She lives in Western Australia and has won multiple Aurealis and Sir Julius Vogel awards.
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The Sevenwaters series should be read in publication order to follow the overarching narrative and character development. The books are Daughter of the Forest, Son of the Shadows, Child of the Prophecy, Heir to Sevenwaters, Seer of Sevenwaters, and Flame of Sevenwaters.
Beyond the Sevenwaters series, Juliet Marillier has also written the Bridei Chronicles, the Wildwood series, and the Warrior Bards series. Each series explores different aspects of folklore and historical fantasy.
Juliet Marillier has received several awards for her work, including the Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel multiple times. Her books are frequently recognized for their strong characterization and evocative storytelling.
Many of Juliet Marillier's novels draw heavily from Celtic and Norse mythology and folklore. She often reinterprets classic tales and legends, weaving them into her original fantasy worlds.