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The Wild Reel [Paperback]

Paul Brandon (Author)
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June 1, 2004
When young Irish artist Natasha Newlyn paints, she hears music; a wild, secret symphony of ancient jigs and reels that accompany her stunning watercolor landscapes. Natasha lives in a small sea village in the far west of Ireland, the perfect place for her work...or at least it was until the dreams came. Starting as nothing more than vague erotic images, the dreams begin to grow. Then they begin to affect her art...and intrude into her real life. When an invitation arrives to attend her friend's wedding in Brisbane, Australia, Natasha seizes the chance to have a vacation and sort out her confused mind.

But there is someone else who can also hear her secret music. Someone unearthly and dangerous. Someone who covets her: Finvarra, the Faerie King of Connaught. He has decided that she will be his next bride, and to that end he will follow her to the other side of the world.

But the entire Irish Faerie Court is a little out of place in the sub-tropical streets of Brisbane, Australia; and like many things, winning the heart (or at least the soul) of a mortal just isn't as easy as it used to be.

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"Fluently and passionately wrought. Fans of Charles de Lint, and others who relish the music/folklore combination, should be delighted with this debut fantasy."

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"Fluently and passionately wrought. Fans of Charles de Lint, and others who relish the music/folklore combination, should be delighted with thie debut fantasy."
--Kirkus Reviews

"By turns tender and tormented, this haunting, lyric Celtic rhapsody on the ancient theme of Selkies makes a bewitching debut novel. Definitely a writer to watch, Brandon has a vivid, original voice, full of poignant longing and haunting echoes."
--Publishers Weekly

"Brandon's first novel tells a compelling tale of one man's encounter with a creature born from wild magic. Recommended for most fantasy collections."--Library Journal

"Swim the Moon takes equal measures of realism, folklore, nightmare, and romance, brings them to a slow boil, and serves up a brew that has something of the power of the old whisky which Richard and Ailish share for a Christmas toast: 'The liquid burned over my tongue and trickled like molten metal down my throat. It was wondrously smoky, rich flavored and strong.... [T]hough I knew whisky didn't really improve once in the bottle, it was the thought of drinking something so old, so precious, that made it wonderful.' Give this book a taste - you may like its flavor."--Locus

Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Tor Books; 1st edition (June 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0765308800
  • ISBN-13: 978-0765308801
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,945,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Light romantic and funny, January 31, 2007
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The fantasy genra is a tree with many branches, if you are an exclusive reader of epic fantasy tomes or expansive trilogies. Then this one is not for you. If you've just come off something that ripped your bag, hurt your back, or rearranged your brain. if you need a breather but can't give up the addiction, give The Wild Reel a go.

True it is heavy on the romance, but this is not a bodice ripper.(not that they are bad) Say rather an honest love story with, a great cast and a lot of humor. There's no new twist on old favorites here, you won't say "Wow, I've never seen that before." The books not the worsr for it though. I liked The Wild Reel, it's genuine and sweet. like a pleasent day dream on a rainy afternoon. Give it a try!
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5.0 out of 5 stars allthingsfey, January 9, 2006
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What would you do if you found yourself being pursued by the Faery King in your dreams and had no interest in his pursuits? How would you stop him or deter him? This is the problem Natty faces in her native Ireland. As an artist, it is she who creates the "magic" so craved by the fey and their King that ultimately sets him on a path to pursue her hand. But time is running out for the King who must wed before Halloween or face the loss of his kingdom.

To escape the pressures of her life and nightmares, Natty takes a trip to Austrailia to attend the wedding of a close friend. Little did she know that her pursuer would follow her around the world to a very foreign landscape, both for Natty and the King, in an attempt to win her hand before Halloween.

This story has very believable characters, especially the pooka and King Finvarra. There is some court intruigue, contentions between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts and their followers. There is humor, romance and a wonderful blend of folklore and urban realism to keep you interested and entertained.

I highly recommend this book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, engaging, clever, April 9, 2005
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This book is original and beautifully written. I love the idea that fairies hang around artists! It's funny too, and romantic. I loved it.
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First Sentence:
He comes for me when I sleep. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
faerie lord, scrying crystal, tree beast
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Robin Goodfellow, Juniper House, Seelie Court, Cat's Whiskers, Mount Glorious, Sean Lavelle, Sidhe Exchange, Albert Street, Ally Galloway, New Farm, Mally Flynn, Ooleroopilly Sidhe, Adelaide Street, Brunswick Street, Fin Bheara, Gwendolyn O'Shea, Moreton Bay, Natasha Newlyn, Shaegoolie Rath
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