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Name: Forests of the heart
Author: Charles de Lint

📘 Forests of the heart by Charles de Lint

Charles de Lint’s *Forests of the Heart* intertwines Irish folklore with contemporary life in Newford, a fictional city hosting an artist colony. The novel follows Bettina, raised by her grandmother to see the spirit world, and Ellie, a skeptical sculptor, as they encounter the Gentry—ancient, amoral spirits of the land who mirrored the Irish emigrants after they crossed to North America. These figures, feared and revered, dwell in the city’s dark corners, appearing to those with psychic sight. As their quests for power intensify, Bettina and Ellie must confront their own heritage, belief, and the powerful artifacts tied to Celtic mythology, all while navigating the complexities of modern urban existence.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy

Authors: Charles de Lint

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