The Fathomless Caves
(The Witches of Eileanan 6)
Kate Forsyth
ROC Books, 11/2002
ISBN:0451459024
In Eileanan, the sea-dwelling Fairgain have refused to sign the Pact of Peace. Driven by ancient
hatreds, they have devoted themselves to destroying all who dwell upon the land. To help bring
peace, Iseult's flame-haired twin Isabeau must face her most difficult challenge yet.
The war with Tirsoilleir is over and its leader has sworn fealty to Lachlan Macquinn, the ruler of
Eilenan. On May First on Beltane, the inhabitants are celebrating the pact of peace, a document
ensuring that all of mankind and fairy abide by the terms of the treaty. During the merry making, the one race who didn't sign the pact infiltrates the castle and causes a bloodbath.
Lachlan swears vengeance on the sea-faery creatures, who need land and sea to live. The whole
nation plans for war. Lachlan's wife Iseult travels to her father's people in the north to enlist their
support for the upcoming battle and her twin sister the sorceress Isabeau councils Lachlan and
gathers the forces of magic to use as a weapon against the enemy. When the battle finally takes
place it's resolution takes place in the hearts of two men who see the folly of perpetrating a long held grievance.
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