Foxmask

Foxmask

First edition cover
Author	Juliet Marillier
Language	English
Series	Saga of the Light Isles
Genre	Fantasy novel
Publisher	Pan Macmillan
Publication date	2003
Publication place	Australia
Media type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages	554 pp (first edition, hardback)
ISBN	1-4050-0524-6 (first edition, hardback)
OCLC	56445259
Preceded by	Wolfskin
Followed by	-

Foxmask is a fantasy novel by Juliet Marillier. It was originally published in Australian in 2003 by Pan Macmillan.[1]

It is the second book of the Saga of the Light Isles, also known as the Children of the Light Isles series.[2]

Plot summary

When Thorvald turns 18, his mother Margaret decides to tell her son the truth about his father's identity. Upon learning that Somerled was his father, Thorvald decided to find the man. With his friend Sam's help, Thorvald begins his journey. Unbeknownst to the two young men, Creidhe, the daughter of Eyvind and Nessa and Thorvald's best friend, stows aboard.

When the boat becomes damaged, they land on a lost isle called the Isle of Storms. The people who live there are in a state of constant fear and distrust. A difficult journey lies ahead for Thorvald, Creidhe, and Sam who will all be needed in order to overcome the troubles of the islanders, known as the Long Knife people, and return home to their lives and their families.[3]

References

1. "Foxmask by Juliet Marillier". National Library of Australia. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
2. "Children of the Light Isles series by Juliet Marillier". ISFDB. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
3. Marillier, Juliet. "Juliet Marillier's Website--Foxmask Page". Juliet Marillier. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.