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''Marlfox'' is a fantasy novel by Brian Jacques, published in 1998. It is the 11th book published and 13th chronologically in the ''Redwall'' series. Marlfoxes are an unusual breed of anthropomorphic foxes, which serve as the main antagonists in the book. Plot summary The wandering Noonvale companions travel to Redwall, where they wish to mount a show. On the way, however, they learn that the MarlRed fox, foxes will attempt to seize Redwall, and hasten onward to warn them, while Guosim from another part of Mossflower do the same. The Marlfoxes consist of List of Redwall characters#Queen Silth, High Queen Silth and her brood. They are different from other foxes in their fur, which gives them the ability to blend into almost any surrounding, invisible to all but the keenest eye. This ability has given rise to the false rumour that the Marlfoxes are magic, which they are not. However, Marlfoxes are highly agile and skilled with axes. Castle Marl, home of the Marlfoxes, is situated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Jacques
James Brian Jacques (, as in "Jakes"; 15 June 1939 – 5 February 2011), known professionally as Brian Jacques, was an English author known for his ''Redwall'' series of children's fantasy novels and ''Castaways of the Flying Dutchman'' series. He also completed two collections of short stories entitled ''The Ribbajack, The Ribbajack & Other Curious Yarns'' and ''Seven Strange and Ghostly Tales''. Early life James Brian Jacques was born in Liverpool on 15 June 1939. Jacques' parents were James Alfred Jacques, a truck driver, and Ellen Ryan, both born in Liverpool. His father's family were from Lancashire, his mother's family all had Ireland, Irish roots. Jacques' maternal grandfather, Matthew Ryan, was from Wexford, Ireland. Jacques was the middle child: he had an older brother, Tony, and a younger brother, James. Jacques grew up in Kirkdale, Merseyside, Kirkdale near to the Liverpool Docks. He was known by his middle name, Brian, because his father and younger brother were a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
