In the Forests of Serre, Patricia A. McKillip

I have several friends who like to read but really don't have time for fantasy. This is not the book for them. In the Forests of Serre is entirely a work of fantasy, including princesses, magic and witches. Princess Sidonie of Dacia is sent to Serre to marry its recently widowed prince, who isn't all that interested in cooperating with his father's plans for his future. Sidonie travels with a sorcerer sent along to protect her but things go awry when the untamed magic of Serre corrupts him and he begins to steal the prince's identity. Add an irresistible firebird/woman, a witch fixated on chickens and a terrible monster to the mix and you've got a good read with a reasonably happy ending.
Posted by supersusie at December 6, 2003 11:03 PM