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Son of the Shadows

  • 2001 first published
  • 462 pages

Published in 2001, Son of the Shadows is a mythic fiction novel by Juliet Marillier. Readers will find themes of kings and rulers, missing children, Celtic Mythology and imaginary wars and battles.

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It runs to roughly 462 pages — 8–9 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Kings and rulers
  • Missing children
  • Celtic Mythology
  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Inheritance and succession
  • Young women

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote Son of the Shadows?

Son of the Shadows was written by Juliet Marillier and first published in 2001.

What genre is Son of the Shadows?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction.

How long is Son of the Shadows?

The median edition has 462 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Son of the Shadows?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Feast for Crows, The Winter King and Acheron.

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