As the newly appointed Chalice, Mirasol is the most important member of the Master’s Circle. It is her duty to bind the Circle, the land and its people together with their new Master. But the new Master of Willowlands is a Priest of Fire, only drawn back into the human world by the sudden death of his brother. No one knows if it is even possible for him to live amongst his people. Mirasol wants the Master to have his chance, but her only training is as a beekeeper. How can she help settle their demesne during these troubled times and bind it to a Priest of Fire, the touch of whose hand can burn human flesh to the bone? Robin McKinley weaves a captivating tale that reveals the healing power of duty and honor, love and honey.
| Dewey |
813 |
| Cover Price |
$7.99 |
| No. of Pages |
272 |
| Height x Width |
6.5
x
4.1
inch |
| Original Publication Year |
2008 |
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| Read It |
Yes (2/5/2010) |
| Store |
Borders |
| Purchase Price |
$5,035.00 |
| Purchase Date |
2/4/2010 |
| Owner |
John |
| Links |
Amazon
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Chalice (2008) 259 pages by Robin McKinley
The demense of Willowlands has a new Chalice and the new Master is coming back from the priests of Fire. The Master, Chalice and other members of the Circle are tied to the land. Keeping it in harmony.
The previous Master, older brother to the new one, had been in that position for seven years was more interested in partying that doing his job.
The story follows Mirasol, the new Chalice. After the opening there is a flashback to the time seven months prior when the Master and Chalice died, and she was tending her bees and land.
As the story progresses we see Mirasol change from someone unconvinced of her position but trying to fool the people through one more ceremony, to someone who takes on extra responsibilty, and comes up with ideas to help the Willowlands.
The overlord sends an heir. So we have the potential of an outlander becoming Master and that's very hard on the demense. Having a new Master and Chalice at the same time. Mirasol never got any time as an apprentice. The new Master being not quite human after his time with the Fire priests.
It's good. I liked Mirasol with the bees. That was cool. It was worth reading, but I don't feel the need to go out and buy the rest of her books.
