Book excerpt: The third and final book in the Sara Douglass Book Award winning Blackthorn and Grim series. Feather bright and feather fine None shall harm this child of mine Healer Blackthorn knows all too well the rules of her bond to the fey: seek no vengeance, help any who ask, do only good. But after the most recent ordeal she and Grim have suffered, she knows she cannot let go of her quest to bring justice to the man who ruined her life. Despite her own struggles, Blackthorn agrees to help the princess of Dalriada to care for a troubled young girl who has been brought to court, while Grim travels to the girl's home at Wolf Glen to aid her wealthy father with a strange task, repairing a broken down house deep in the woods. It doesn't take Grim long to realize that everything in Wolf Glen is not as it seems, the place is full of perilous secrets and deadly lies. Back at Winterfalls, the evil touch of Blackthorn's sworn enemy reopens old wounds and fuels her long simmering desire for retribution. With danger on two fronts, Blackthorn and Grim are faced with a heartbreaking choice, to stand once again by each other's side or to fight their battles alone. Back at Winterfalls, the evil touch of Blackthorn's sworn enemy reopens old wounds and fuels her long simmering desire for retribution. With danger on two fronts, Blackthorn and Grim are faced with a heartbreaking choice, to stand once again by each other's side or to fight their battles alone. Fans of Marion Zimmer Bradley, Isobelle Carmody and Robin Hobb will love Juliet Marillier. PRAISE FOR JULIET MARILLIER AND THE BLACKTHORN AND GRIM SERIES "Marillier enthrallingly spins out her graceful and mesmerizing tribute to heroes anywhere and anywhen. This immersive fantasy tale can be savored even by those unaware that Marillier's stated goal for the series is to explore PTSD and strategies for coping with its effects, which she admirably achieves." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Marillier is a fine fantasy writer." Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series "An enchanting tale." Jacqueline Carey, New York Times bestselling author of Poison Fruit "A rich tale that resonates of deepest myth peopled by well-drawn characters who must sort out their personal demons, while unravelling mysteries both brutally human and magical." Kristen Britain, New York Times bestselling author of the Green Rider series