Cursed Towers: Book Three of the Witches of Eileanan [Kindle Edition]

Kate Forsyth (Author)

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A new age has dawned in the kingdom of Eileanan. But the flame-haired twins—Iseult the Scarred Warrior and Isabeau the apprentice-witch—must face their oldest fears...in the epic series that's not only "vividly depicted" (Romantic Times), but "a lot of fun" (Locus).

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 747 KB
• Print Length: 564 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0451456912
• Publisher: Roc (May 1, 2000)
• Sold by: Penguin Publishing
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000WH7PM2
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,097 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All smiles over book 3!, April 30, 2000

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Miranda J. F. (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cursed Towers (Witches of Eileanan, Book 3) (Paperback)

The Crused Towers, which is the third book in Kate Forsyth's Witches of Eileanan series, is yet another marvel and a great read. If you are new to this series, don't start with this book, or you will more than likley be lost, but for those who are avid fans of the series so far, this book fills in a few gaps, while creating some more gaps. In this book, Isabeau and Iseult sort of change environments, which was extreamly fun to read on Isabeau's behalf. At the same time the Bright soilders presue thier war, as Lachlan still stuggles with those who want to put Bronwen back on the throne. Lots of war in this book, but still greatly ammusing. I couldn't wait to see the cover for the American version of this book, and its actually pretty awesome! Looks like the same illustrator as 'The Pool of Two Moons' (also a great cover illustration). Can't wait for the 4th. (yes, there is one more, this isn't that last) I love talking about these books so please e-mail me [e-mail]

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For The Keeping, June 11, 2000

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Heather Erwin (Oklahoma, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cursed Towers (Witches of Eileanan, Book 3) (Paperback)

When I Began reading fantasy books which was a long time ago I stopped reading any other kind of book. I haven't read a non-fantasy book in over 4 years. I have read many thrilling fantasy novels that I love, but aside from all fantasy books that i've read 'The Cursed Towers' was the only one that ever made me cry so much. This book is full of emotions. After her sister is named Banrigh and Lachlan Righ, Isabeau takes Bronwen and flees to the Towers of Thorns and Roses, the tower of which she is an heir to. She lives with her mother, Ishbel the wind witch, Feld the sorceror, and discovers her father,though she's known him for quite some time.

Isabeau, i think, is put through a lot of pain emotionally. Although her sister is banrigh she is still seen as a mere maid to most, she feels as though her sisters husband dislikes her greatly, and her taking in Maya's child does not help any. She goes to be with the Khan' cohbans and learn their ways, while she is there her great grand mother the firemaker treats her rather coldly, she feels as though her sister is loved more than she and feels a bit of jealously at Iseult and longing for her. She is not accepted in the pride at first and the people she loves are far away and she feels longing for them as well.

With the war against the Bright Soilders many lose thier lives, many whom you grow to love throughout the story. I cried much throughout this story at the deaths of so many characters that I had grow to love. I cried at the isolation and depression that Isabeau had to endure. Although she felt lost and alone she never grew weak, knowing she had Bronwen, her mother, feld, and her father to take care of. I though this was a amazing story with a great plot. Kate Forsyth definately has a talent of her own. I can not wait until the fourth book is released as this book has left me hanging. I definately recommend this and the other books of this series.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another enthralling addition to a fun, entertaining series, May 21, 2000

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austin_Larry (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cursed Towers (Witches of Eileanan, Book 3) (Paperback)

I stumbled upon the first book in the series a couple of years ago and have egarly awaited each new addition. I was not disappointed at all by the Cursed Towers. The good news for those new to the series is that all the previous books are available and to those waiting for this book its already in paperback so no long wait for it to go from hardback to paperback.

The author has a real talent for writing characters that have depth and meaning for the reader and the world the story is set in is very well thought out. Although the plot has many standard elements, it is nonetheless fresh in many ways and the elements of an apprentenice coming of age, standard faire in fantasy novels, is extremely well done here.

I, personally, was pleased Iseabeau was the main character of book 3 and indeed has emerged as the main character of the series. She has ties to all the other main characters and is privleged to learn and live among different races that exsist on the world. There is also spiritual philosophy in the book but it is neither overdone nor preachy but very well presented.

Any fan of fantasy books from Tolkien on will be very happy to pick up these books up and go to Elithiean, they are very well thought out and a pleasure to read.