The swan maiden
Jules Watson
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The swan maiden
by Jules Watson
Published
2009
Publisher
Bantam Spectra
Pages
540
ISBN-13
9780553384642
Description
In this lush, romantic retelling of one of the most enduring Irish legends, acclaimed Celtic historical author Jules Watson reignites the tale of Deirdre--the Irish Helen of Troy--in a story that is at once magical, beautiful, and tragic.She was born with a blessing and a curse: that she would grow into a woman of extraordinary beauty--and bring ruin to the kingdom of Ulster and its ruler, the wily Conor. Ignoring the pleadings of his druid to expel the infant, King Conor secrets the girl child with a poor couple in his province, where no man can covet her. There, under the tutelage of a shamaness, Deirdre comes of age in nature and magic.... And in the season of her awakening, the king is inexorably drawn to her impossible beauty.But for Deirdre, her fate as a man's possession is worse than death. And soon the green-eyed girl, at home in waterfall and woods, finds herself at the side of three rebellious young warriors. Among them is the handsome Naisi. His heart charged with bitterness toward the aging king, and growing in love for the defiant girl, Naisi will lead Deirdre far from Ulster--and into a war of wits, swords, and spirit that will take a lifetime to wage.Brimming with life and its lusts, here is a soaring tale of enchantment and eternal passions--and of a woman who became legend.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The swan maiden?
This edition of The swan maiden has approximately 540 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The swan maiden?
For most readers, The swan maiden typically takes between 11h 15m and 7h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 135,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 135,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The swan maiden?
The estimated word count for The swan maiden is approximately 135,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The swan maiden?
The swan maiden was written by Jules Watson.
When was The swan maiden published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.