The Pool of Two Moons: Witches of Eileanen Book 2 (Witches of Eileanan) [Paperback]

Kate Forsyth (Author)

Book Description

Series: Witches of Eileanan | Publication Date: March 1, 1999

Taking up where The Witches of Eileanan left off, we find Meghan o' the Beasts and her young charge Isabeau, outcasts in a land where magic has been outlawed. But the pair are soon separated, and Isabeau is wounded by witchfinders, and saved by a group of samaritans. Meghan sets out to find Isabeau's warrior-trained twin, Iseult, and a missing prince living under an ancient curse. Separately, the two parties must make their way through a land where magic is punished by death, seeking allies to spread the news--that the Witches are returning, and the Queen and her evil must fall.

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From Library Journal

Escaping the harsh laws that outlaw magic and witchcraft, Meghan o' the Beasts, along with her companions, the warrior maid Iseult and the winged boy Bacaiche, travels to the Veiled Forest to seek a way to remedy the wrongs done by an evil queen and restore magic to the world. Set in a quasi-Celtic world of ancient magics of light and darkness, this sequel to The Witches of Eileanan (LJ 7/15/98) is suitable for large fantasy collections.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Roc (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451456904
• ISBN-13: 978-0451456908
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #422,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you like Pool of Two Moons,, October 18, 1999

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This review is from: The Pool of Two Moons: Witches of Eileanen Book 2 (Witches of Eileanan) (Paperback)

You will love the third book, The Cursed Towers!! I thought Pool of Two Moons was better than the first book, Witches of Eileanan. It was mostly the ending that blew me away, This series is Fantasy how i want it! Im usually this confused girl with my jumble of emotions, but there are certain parts in this book that have sent pure emotions of happiness, rage, and saddness through me. As for my favorite characters- thats hard to say, Meghan, (of course!) Lilianthe, and Jorge. But the real question is- Who is the better twin, Isabeau or Iseult!? (id say Isabeau, hand down and 3 fingers!) But for those of you who are looking to buy this beautiful book- i say stop reading now and click BUY! a great fantasy tale that can't be competed with, original ideas, spectacular characters, and a little humor. --Cursed Towers, June 2000-- ~~Miranda

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now that you're hooked on Eileanan..., February 15, 2003

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Susan Bischoff - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pool of Two Moons: Witches of Eileanen Book 2 (Witches of Eileanan) (Paperback)

In this second book, Isabeau takes a bit of a back seat, recovering from her ordeal in delivering the talisman, and learning humility and obedience as a servant in the Righ's palace. There is a shift of interest to her twin sister, Iseult, whom Meghan discovered when she visited the Dragons. Iseult, raised by her faery kin on the icy Spine of the World, seems as different from Isabeau as night is from day. where Isabeau is laughing, impetuous, and headstrong, Iseult, raised by a tribe of fierce warriors in a dangerous, snowy land, is solemn and disciplined. Meghan convinces Iseult that she must leave her tribe and seek out her destiny among her mother's people. Meghan and Iseult meet up with the lost prionssa who has been hiding for years, since escaping from his brother's treacherous wife. He is a bitter young man, passionate in his desire for revenge against the Banrigh, Maya the Ensorcellor. Guided by Meghan, he and Iseult set off on the dangerous quest to unite the rebels, depose the Banrigh, and restore the Coven. To do this, they must rescue the Lodestar, an ancient magical scepter which has been locked away since the day the witches were betrayed, and which is dying from lack of contact with the royal family. The character of the prionssa is delightfully complex. Just because he's supposed to be some kind of hero to the people and to us doesn't mean they or we always like him, and it doesn't mean he always does everything right. Some people prefer cardboard cutout characters that are some kind of archetypal representation of an idea of a hero or a villan or a leader or an ingenue. And some people like characters who are made from their experiences, with a dash of nobility of character which makes them strive to overcome their experiences to be and do more. The latter should be pleased. When you finish The Pool of Two Moons, I know you won't be able to wait for The Cursed Towers (so maybe order them both together).

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was perfect!, November 29, 1999

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J. Freedman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Pool of Two Moons: Witches of Eileanen Book 2 (Witches of Eileanan) (Paperback)

I actually found that this book was better than the first one. The characters were all so very defined, that you sympathized with each one. The plot was intruiging, and the very end was so heart-wrenching, I found myself crying for poor Isabeu! This is definetly a book to read.