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When a bard tells a tale about a soldier’s death, he doesn’t intend to kill his brother. But he didn’t believe those who warned him he had the ability to bring his tales to life.
Grainne recognizes the power in the bard’s tale. Desperate to protect his target -- her new husband, Caedmon -- she makes a pact with one of the fey. Caedmon is whisked away to the realm of the fey and Grainne fears she will never see him again.
But Grainne isn’t the only inhabitant of Silver Downs with a secret. Eithne has fallen in love with a fey. When the fey boy stops coming to visit her, she knows something has happened to him.
The two women set off in search of their missing loved ones, only to discover that mortals aren’t exactly welcome in the realm of the fey. Captured by hostile fey, they are sentenced to serve as slaves -- for one hundred years.
Eithne and Grainne need to escape, find their missing loved ones, and get back to the mortal world before the fey find them again. Because they know they won’t escape a second time.
Tales of Silver Downs is a series of dark fantasy novels set in pre-Roman Britain. For readers who like lush historical backdrops with a fairytale feeling, a fantasy quest and characters who fight their destiny.
Grainne recognizes the power in the bard’s tale. Desperate to protect his target -- her new husband, Caedmon -- she makes a pact with one of the fey. Caedmon is whisked away to the realm of the fey and Grainne fears she will never see him again.
But Grainne isn’t the only inhabitant of Silver Downs with a secret. Eithne has fallen in love with a fey. When the fey boy stops coming to visit her, she knows something has happened to him.
The two women set off in search of their missing loved ones, only to discover that mortals aren’t exactly welcome in the realm of the fey. Captured by hostile fey, they are sentenced to serve as slaves -- for one hundred years.
Eithne and Grainne need to escape, find their missing loved ones, and get back to the mortal world before the fey find them again. Because they know they won’t escape a second time.
Tales of Silver Downs is a series of dark fantasy novels set in pre-Roman Britain. For readers who like lush historical backdrops with a fairytale feeling, a fantasy quest and characters who fight their destiny.
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First published June 1, 2016
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About the author
Kylie Quillinan
36 books71 followersKylie writes about women who defy society’s expectations. Her novels are for readers who like fantasy with a basis in history or mythology. Her interests include Dr Who, jellyfish and cocktails. She needs to get fit before the zombies come. You can find her online at kyliequillinan.com.
SWAN – the epilogue to the Tales of Silver Downs series – is available exclusively to her mailing list subscribers. Sign up at kyliequillinan.com.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kylie Quillinan
1. I studied Ancient Greek at university because I wanted to read Homer in his own language.
2. I’m fascinated by miniatures and tiny things, and am building my own dollhouse.
3. I studied to be a journalist because I thought that would provide a more reliable income than writing. I hated it because I wasn’t telling my own stories, only repeating what somebody else had already said.
4. If I wasn’t a writer, I would have been a marine biologist except that I get very, very sea sick. I’m also claustrophobic under water so that was never going to work out.
5. I never ever look into a mirror in a dark room.
SWAN – the epilogue to the Tales of Silver Downs series – is available exclusively to her mailing list subscribers. Sign up at kyliequillinan.com.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kylie Quillinan
1. I studied Ancient Greek at university because I wanted to read Homer in his own language.
2. I’m fascinated by miniatures and tiny things, and am building my own dollhouse.
3. I studied to be a journalist because I thought that would provide a more reliable income than writing. I hated it because I wasn’t telling my own stories, only repeating what somebody else had already said.
4. If I wasn’t a writer, I would have been a marine biologist except that I get very, very sea sick. I’m also claustrophobic under water so that was never going to work out.
5. I never ever look into a mirror in a dark room.
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February 13, 2022
While this is defs an interesting tale: you get Fey and Humans, deal-making and love-wielding and all... I still can't help feeling bards are a tad moronic. Seriously, they have more damage on their relatives than hand-grenades used by chipmonks. The very people who feed them, who love them, who take care of food, animals, etc, all of them get subjected to bard magic of the stupidest kind. Why do they have to wield doom and gloom all the time? Why can't they get everyone love and riches and safety and abundant years lived in good health and great times???
Q:
"There is something wrong with him."
"Not wrong, just… different. Special. He has a unique ability but has not yet mastered it."
"I never want to hear him tell another tale."
"You will though, I'm afraid. Bards hold a very special place in our family." (c) Morons. Ingrateful ones, at that.
The writing's atmospheric enough to make this fairy tale spectacular enough to meric reading the whole series, BTW.
Q:
"There is something wrong with him."
"Not wrong, just… different. Special. He has a unique ability but has not yet mastered it."
"I never want to hear him tell another tale."
"You will though, I'm afraid. Bards hold a very special place in our family." (c) Morons. Ingrateful ones, at that.
The writing's atmospheric enough to make this fairy tale spectacular enough to meric reading the whole series, BTW.
July 3, 2016
A great second book in this fantasy series - I liked it even more than the first book, Muse. Fey follows characters from the first book whose stories were left open. There are two strong female protagonists who are not only likeable but show incredible courage in attempting to create their own destinies in a world where they have to fight to do so. A really satisfying ending, too. Another really enjoyable fantasy read from a wonderful new writer.
June 13, 2019
A great second in a series “yet standalone” book.
The author writes strong women characters in both Eithne and Grainne. And I love how she included enough nods and snippets from book one (Muse).
The final goodbye to some characters was rendered perfectly. And I loved the final scene: inner fiery spirit with the promise of something epic in the book to follow...
The author writes strong women characters in both Eithne and Grainne. And I love how she included enough nods and snippets from book one (Muse).
The final goodbye to some characters was rendered perfectly. And I loved the final scene: inner fiery spirit with the promise of something epic in the book to follow...
March 10, 2017
absolutely loved this thrilling book, was so mesmerised i could not put it down even though it was the middle of the night! love the courage of grainne and eithne but the fey are so mean and cruel to them both, their suffering is unbelievable! time plays strange games on the women too whilst in the lands of the fey! and when they split up things only take a turn for the worse!! that Lunn is hateful and so scary and cruel, his acts make this a very adult book for sure, not for the faint hearted!!
April 16, 2020
3.5/5
This book, tho way better than the first one. Was so infuriating! And way too catchy... like it’s 4AM and I just finished it...
I just feel rather puzzled about this whole trilogy... like, I feel that there are so many loose ends, too many things unsaid or unexplained. I don’t know if I love it or if I don’t... it’s just.. meh?
This book, tho way better than the first one. Was so infuriating! And way too catchy... like it’s 4AM and I just finished it...
I just feel rather puzzled about this whole trilogy... like, I feel that there are so many loose ends, too many things unsaid or unexplained. I don’t know if I love it or if I don’t... it’s just.. meh?
June 30, 2017
I enjoyed the read - but was a little disappointed that we left behind the original characters and followed different family members. I am interested enough to see what book 3 does with the storyline.
October 6, 2017
Highly addictive
Great character development and tie ups to the previous one. The story truly comes to life and looking back on it I wonder if the Fey made the time shift as I couldn't stop.
Great character development and tie ups to the previous one. The story truly comes to life and looking back on it I wonder if the Fey made the time shift as I couldn't stop.
July 31, 2019
book 2 of the tales of silver downs, yet another great story a further depth and understanding of the characters and how the events unfolded, a good read, thoroughly enjoyed.
June 1, 2016
I give this book 3.5 stars (wish the ratings systems allowed partial stars). Fey is the second book in the Tales of Silver Downs series. While it helps if you have read Muse, the first book in the series so you are familiar with characters and the setting, you can read Fey as a standalone. This book does not end in a cliffhanger.
The two main characters in this book are Eithne and Grainne. Eithne is the only girl in the family and has seven older brothers. She has always been sickly. When she is sick, she dreams of a boy and of life in the Fey world. When he stops showing up, she knows something is wrong.
Grainne marries Caedmon, one of Eithne's brothers, and comes to live at Silver Downs his family's estate. At dinner one night, one of Caedmon's brothers tells a tale that ends in his death. Desperate to save her husband, Grainne does something to save him but loses him at the same time.
To find and save the men they love, Eithne and Grainne venture into the Fey lands. Things are not as they seemed and they encounter many difficulties. Can they find their men and get back to Silver Downs?
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the third book in the series.
The two main characters in this book are Eithne and Grainne. Eithne is the only girl in the family and has seven older brothers. She has always been sickly. When she is sick, she dreams of a boy and of life in the Fey world. When he stops showing up, she knows something is wrong.
Grainne marries Caedmon, one of Eithne's brothers, and comes to live at Silver Downs his family's estate. At dinner one night, one of Caedmon's brothers tells a tale that ends in his death. Desperate to save her husband, Grainne does something to save him but loses him at the same time.
To find and save the men they love, Eithne and Grainne venture into the Fey lands. Things are not as they seemed and they encounter many difficulties. Can they find their men and get back to Silver Downs?
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the third book in the series.
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