--- product_id: 57510909 title: "The Well of Shades" price: "VT3157" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57510909-the-well-of-shades store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Well of Shades **Price:** VT3157 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Well of Shades - **How much does it cost?** VT3157 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57510909-the-well-of-shades) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Well of Shades by Marillier, Juliet from desertcart's Fiction Books Store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Review: A tremendous third book in the Bridei Chronicles series - Two brilliant novels precede this one and I was a little worried that perhaps the depth of characters and story telling might wane. My worry was for nothing. This book takes one of characters in another direction and gives an incredible backdrop as to why he became the man he did. The arrival of Christians in a Celtic land and the power games of strong leaders / kings give a vast scope to the ups and downs of family life - weaving the ordinary and the extraordinary in a tapestry that makes great reading. I hope their is a Chronicle 4 and look forward to it. Review: Judith Currie - A great read. Written beautifully and with much historical information which I like. I had difficulty putting the book down so anxious was I 2 get 2 the end yet not wanting 2 miss anything either. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,883,377 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 12,273 in Epic Fantasy (Books) | | Book 3 of 3 | Bridei Chronicles | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (564) | | Dimensions | 12.7 x 4.09 x 20.32 cm | | ISBN-10 | 0765310007 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0765310002 | | Item weight | 689 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 642 pages | | Publication date | 1 Nov. 2008 | | Publisher | St. Martins Press-3PL | ## Images ![The Well of Shades - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71oGpNUjsuL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A tremendous third book in the Bridei Chronicles series *by A***S on 7 December 2013* Two brilliant novels precede this one and I was a little worried that perhaps the depth of characters and story telling might wane. My worry was for nothing. This book takes one of characters in another direction and gives an incredible backdrop as to why he became the man he did. The arrival of Christians in a Celtic land and the power games of strong leaders / kings give a vast scope to the ups and downs of family life - weaving the ordinary and the extraordinary in a tapestry that makes great reading. I hope their is a Chronicle 4 and look forward to it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Judith Currie *by J***E on 8 December 2013* A great read. Written beautifully and with much historical information which I like. I had difficulty putting the book down so anxious was I 2 get 2 the end yet not wanting 2 miss anything either. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great conclusion to the series *by E***Y on 5 December 2021* This is volume 3 of The Bridei Chronicles and it would be wiser to read volumes one and two before starting it, not least because they’re pretty good. So is this, though at times I thought it should be titled the Faolan Chronicles. I thought the same about volume two. Bridei is King of the Priteni in ancient Scotland and Faolan, a Gael, is his bodyguard and best spy. In volume two Faolan was unlucky in love and the start of this book finds him back home in Erin trying to put his past to rest and pay old debts. Previously a man called Deord saved Faolan’s life at the cost of his own. Faolan tracks down Deord’s daughter, Eile, and finds her in difficult circumstances, that is, half starved and being serially raped by her stepfather. She has a three year old daughter, Saraid, from this union. Faolan’s debt of honour to her father means he ends up taking charge of their destinies. But his own is troublesome enough. Confrontation with his family, who thought him long dead, brings several surprises. Back home in Fortriu King Bridei has his own troubles. He wants a time of peace in the realm but others want him to seek the throne of the sister Kingdom of Circinn to the south. Fearing another war he doesn‘t want to do this, which means some chiefs may turn against him. Meanwhile his wife Tuala confronts Chief Druid Briochan with the fact that he is her father. Briochan then vanishes into the wilderness just when Bridei needs him most. He needs him because the charismatic Christian Colm, a monk, is coming to petition for a colony on Iona. Bridei is faithful to the Old Religion but there are Christians all around him and offending them is risky. Then there is a beautiful blonde guest at his court who is, it turns out, as crazy as a shithouse rat, and far deadlier. I can’t say more without giving away the plot. Suffice to say anyone who enjoyed the first two Chronicles will love this as well. In fact, it’s probably the best of the bunch. It has the Druid magic of the first two books and accurate descriptions, too, of the cold, harsh reality of life in ancient Scotland. Juliet Marillier’s writing is simultaneously elegant and easy to read. The characters are loveable, likeable or dastardly enough to stir the emotions and clever plotting keeps the suspense building right to the end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story is loosely based on Pictish history in the latter half of the sixth century and several of the main characters were actual historical figures, notably St. Columba. This book ends with Bridei still a young man, a political/religious situation still in flux and a large cast of interesting characters all set for further adventures. There is lots of scope for more Bridei Chronicles and I, for one, hope more will be forthcoming. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57510909-the-well-of-shades](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/57510909-the-well-of-shades) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-06*