Daughter of the forest

About “Daughter of the forest”

"Lord Colum of Sevenwaters is blessed with six sons: Liam, a natural leader; Diarmid, with his passion for adventure; twins Cormack and Conor, each with a different calling; rebellious Finbat, grown old before his time by his gift of the Sight; and the young, compassionate Padriac. But it is Sorcha, the seventh child and only daughter, too young to have known her mother, who alone is destined to defend her family and protect her land from the Britons and the clan known as Northwoods." This is the summary of a 1999 novel by Juliet Marillier. The story centers on Sorcha, the only daughter in a family of six sons. She is tasked with protecting her family and land despite her youth. The novel explores themes of duty and destiny. It features a family with distinct members, each with their own traits and roles. The conflict involves external threats from the Britons and the Northwoods clan. The narrative focuses on Sorcha's role in defending her home.