The Wild Reel

by Paul Brandon

Book Overview

When young Irish artist Natasha Newlyn paints, she hears music; a wild, secret symphony of ancient jigs and reels that accompany her stunning watercolor landscapes. Natasha lives in a small sea village in the far west of Ireland, the perfect place for her work...or at least it was until the dreams came. Starting as nothing more than vague erotic images, the dreams begin to grow. Then they begin to affect her art...and intrude into her real life. When...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0765308800
• ISBN13: 9780765308801
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Light romantic and funny

The fantasy genra is a tree with many branches, if you are an exclusive reader of epic fantasy tomes or expansive trilogies. Then this one is not for you. If you've just come off something that ripped your bag, hurt your back, or rearranged your brain. if you need a breather but can't give up the addiction, give The Wild Reel a go. True it is heavy on the romance, but this is not a bodice ripper.(not that they are bad) Say rather an honest love story with, a great cast and a lot of humor. There's no new twist on old favorites here, you won't say "Wow, I've never seen that before." The books not the worsr for it though. I liked The Wild Reel, it's genuine and sweet. like a pleasent day dream on a rainy afternoon. Give it a try!

allthingsfey

What would you do if you found yourself being pursued by the Faery King in your dreams and had no interest in his pursuits? How would you stop him or deter him? This is the problem Natty faces in her native Ireland. As an artist, it is she who creates the "magic" so craved by the fey and their King that ultimately sets him on a path to pursue her hand. But time is running out for the King who must wed before Halloween or face the loss of his kingdom. To escape the pressures of her life and nightmares, Natty takes a trip to Austrailia to attend the wedding of a close friend. Little did she know that her pursuer would follow her around the world to a very foreign landscape, both for Natty and the King, in an attempt to win her hand before Halloween. This story has very believable characters, especially the pooka and King Finvarra. There is some court intruigue, contentions between the Seelie and Unseelie Courts and their followers. There is humor, romance and a wonderful blend of folklore and urban realism to keep you interested and entertained. I highly recommend this book!

Beautiful, engaging, clever

This book is original and beautifully written. I love the idea that fairies hang around artists! It's funny too, and romantic. I loved it.