''Blood & Memory'' is a fantasy novel by

Fiona McIntosh Fiona McIntosh (born 1960) is an English-born Australian author of adult and children's books. She was born in Brighton, England and between the ages of three and eight, travelled a lot to Africa due to her father's work. At the age of nineteen ...

. The novel was published by 2004 Voyager and is the second novel in '' The Quickening'' trilogy which began with ''

Myrren's Gift ''Myrren's Gift'' is the first book in the Quickening (series) trilogy by Fiona McIntosh Fiona McIntosh (born 1960) is an English-born Australian author of adult and children's books. She was born in Brighton, England and between the ages ...

'' and concluded with '' Bridge of Souls''.

Plot introduction

After seeing his best friend murdered, his sister imprisoned and the King of Morgravia turn his attention to the woman he loves, Wyl becomes desperate to return Valentyna and prevent her marrying the king. However is ends up being trapped by an enchantment and must track down the Manwitch first.

References

2004 Australian novels Australian fantasy novels Novels by Fiona McIntosh Voyager Books books {{2000s-fantasy-novel-stub