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Overview

The battleground has been chosen for the final showdown between those selected by the gods and the minions of the vampire Lilith. But there is one vampire who dares stand against her. And his love for the scholarly queen of Geall will complete the circle of six - and change the face of eternity.

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Roberts's paranormal Circle Trilogy concludes with the "circle of six" warriors the sorcerer Hoyt, Hoyt's vampire brother Cian, the witch Glenna, the warrior Blair, the shape-shifter Larkin and Larkin's scholar-princess cousin Moira preparing for battle against the evil vampire, Lilith. Having traveled back through time to Moira and Larkin's ancient kingdom of Geall, Moira raises the sword from the stone to take her place as queen. With her five warrior companions by her side, Moira leads her people into battle against Lilith's army of vampires, who are intent on destroying Geall. Meanwhile, Moira and Cian give in to powerful feelings of love, stealing nights of passion that could spell ruin for both of them. As war befalls the kingdom, Roberts brings the same precise, resonant energy to battle scenes that make her sexual interludes shine, grounding magic, dragons and vampires in a believable world. The truest moments of this novel, however, belong to Roberts's fully formed characters, especially in the love sacrifices of Moira and Cian. Completing her series with the real-world complications of selfless, star-crossed love, Roberts has crafted a fantasy-romance trilogy with strong appeal for romance fans of all stripes. (Nov.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780515141672
  • Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
  • Publication date: 10/31/2006
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • Sales rank: 102,021
  • Series: Circle Trilogy Series , #3
  • Product dimensions: 4.22 (w) x 6.78 (h) x 1.02 (d)

Meet the Author

Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts

Nora Roberts is truly a publishing phenomenon. Today, she is one of America's leading novelists, with many #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling novels to her credit. Her books are published around the world, made into films, excerpted in national magazines and translated in over twenty-five different languages.

Biography

Not only has Nora Roberts written more bestsellers than anyone else in the world (according to Publishers Weekly), she’s also created a hybrid genre of her own: the futuristic detective romance. And that’s on top of mastering every subgenre in the romance pie: the family saga, the historical, the suspense novel. But this most prolific and versatile of authors might never have tapped into her native talent if it hadn't been for one fateful snowstorm.

As her fans well know, in 1979 a blizzard trapped Roberts at home for a week with two bored little kids and a dwindling supply of chocolate. To maintain her sanity, Roberts started scribbling a story -- a romance novel like the Harlequin paperbacks she'd recently begun reading. The resulting manuscript was rejected by Harlequin, but that didn't matter to Roberts. She was hooked on writing. Several rejected manuscripts later, her first book was accepted for publication by Silhouette.

For several years, Roberts wrote category romances for Silhouette -- short books written to the publisher's specifications for length, subject matter and style, and marketed as part of a series of similar books. Roberts has said she never found the form restrictive. "If you write in category, you write knowing there's a framework, there are reader expectations," she explained. "If this doesn't suit you, you shouldn't write it. I don't believe for one moment you can write well what you wouldn't read for pleasure."

Roberts never violated the reader's expectations, but she did show a gift for bringing something fresh to the romance formula. Her first book, Irish Thoroughbred (1981), had as its heroine a strong-willed horse groom, in contrast to the fluttering young nurses and secretaries who populated most romances at the time. But Roberts's books didn't make significant waves until 1985, when she published Playing the Odds, which introduced the MacGregor clan. It was the first bestseller of many.

Roberts soon made a name for herself as a writer of spellbinding multigenerational sagas, creating families like the Scottish MacGregors, the Irish Donovans and the Ukrainian Stanislaskis. She also began working on romantic suspense novels, in which the love story unfolds beneath a looming threat of violence or disaster. She grew so prolific that she outstripped her publishers' ability to print and market Nora Roberts books, so she created an alter ego, J.D. Robb. Under the pseudonym, she began writing romantic detective novels set in the future. By then, millions of readers had discovered what Publishers Weekly called her "immeasurable diversity and talent."

Although the style and substance of her books has grown, Roberts remains loyal to the genre that launched her career. As she says, "The romance novel at its core celebrates that rush of emotions you have when you are falling in love, and it's a lovely thing to relive those feelings through a book."

Good To Know

Roberts still lives in the same Maryland house she occupied when she first started writing -- though her carpenter husband has built on some additions. She and her husband also own Turn the Page Bookstore Café in Boonsboro, Maryland. When Roberts isn't busy writing, she likes to drop by the store, which specializes in Civil War titles as well as autographed copies of her own books.

Roberts sued fellow writer Janet Dailey in 1997, accusing her of plagiarizing numerous passages of her work over a period of years. Dailey paid a settlement and publicly apologized, blaming stress and a psychological disorder for her misconduct.

    1. Also Known As:
      J. D. Robb; Sarah Hardesty; Jill March; Eleanor Marie Robertson (birth name)
    2. Hometown:
      Keedysville, Maryland
    1. Date of Birth:
      1950
    2. Place of Birth:
      Silver Spring, Maryland
    1. Website:
      http://www.noraroberts.com/

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2010

    Great Story lline

    Brings you to another world. Invovles sorcery and romance. Definitely recommend series.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 30, 2010

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    Favorite trilogy book

    I am an avid Nora Roberts fan. I own many of her books, and most of her trilogy books. I tend to like the last book in her trilogies the least. However, Vally of Silence is my favorite of the Circle Trilogy and of any trilogy. I could read it over and over. I read the first two books, just building up anticipation to read the third. This is one trilogy you cannot miss.

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  • Posted January 24, 2010

    Valley of Silence!!!

    WOW!! This would have to be one of the best books that I have read in a long time. I would recommend the Circle Trilogy to everyone. If you liked Twilight you will also like this trilogy. I had a very hard time putting this book down I had to make myself do it or I would have been up all night reading. I felt like I was in the book!! A must read!!

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  • Posted November 23, 2009

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    I could not put this book down.

    The whole trilogy was fantastic and this book was part of it. Read the whole trilogy, I was not able to get my eyes away from these books. Nora Roberts really transports you to another world of fantasy. There is romance, humor and suspense! I hope who reads these books enjoy them as much as I did.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 17, 2009

    i love nora roberts period!

    the valley of silence was great by the end of the first book i felt i knew the characters personally and as always with her books something tastefully steamy happens as you reach the middle wow nora must have something great herself to be able to write like that or maybe she just dreams like the rest of us stuff any woman dreams about secretly

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 31, 2009

    A Nora Roberts must read

    This book is the third in a trilogy and it is helpful to read the other two books first. In the series this is the best of the three however. It is romantic, exciting, and a little scary.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 5, 2009

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    No matter your genre, this trilogy sucks you in!

    Being more of a sci-fi, fantasy girl, i was a little nervous to read Nora Roberts. It was worth the risk! this trilogy now has a home on my shelf!
    though the characters are a bit stereotypical, i still loved it! just enough romance and drama to keep you reading.

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  • Posted May 1, 2009

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    AMAZING!!!

    I read a lot of Nora Roberts books. I am usually not one for big romance, smooshy, ewy gooey, love stories, so when I got this trilogy for my birthday, I was hoping there would be more to it. And there was! SO Much more!! I love the fantasy, almost sci-fi twist to her love stories. If you like Twilight, then you will love this trilogy! It must be something about the seduction of vampires that reels you in!

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  • Posted April 24, 2009

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    Love it!!!!!!

    I have read several of her book and I think I am addicted to Nora Roberts books. Especially this series. I have to say I absolutely loved it. My favorite character was Cian. So cool and delicous. Now I am off to the next Trilogy of hers. I would most assuredly say a very good read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 9, 2009

    Riveting as usual!

    I always enjoy Nora Roberts. This was a little different venue for her, but as always excellent. I am taken in by her stories. Easy to get lost in what she writes.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 17, 2009

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    Loved the whole series. One of my favorite so far!!!!!!!

    I have read most of Nora's books. This is one of my favorite series so far. I also loved the Sign of seven series. Great!!! Couldn't put them down. Read until 2am most nights.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 13, 2008

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    Great Ending

    This one was my favorite in the trilogy. The ending was predictable but great.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 18, 2008

    Valley of Silence

    A must read if you have read the other two books. Some meaning will be lost if you read them out of order. If you love Irish lore and the supernatural, this is the romance series for you.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 18, 2008

    awesome

    this was definitely the best book of the three! i bawled at the end, very good. the first book of the series was ok, but the second book was horrible, wasn't going to read this one because of the second book but glad i stuck with it.

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  • Posted December 9, 2008

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    A fantastic work of romantic dark fantasy

    The Goddess Morrigan tasked the sorcerer with traveling through space and time to gather together the people who would fight for the life of humanity. Hoyt gathered Cian the vampire, the shifter Larkin, Blair the demon hunter, Glena the witch, and Moira the Scholar princess. Through the dance of the gods they travel to Moira¿s homeworld of Geall, a medieval like pastoral place that has never known war to make humanity¿s last stand against Lilith, the vampire queen. If the circle of six and the people of Geall lose, all humanity in all the worlds will be destroyed.--------- The final battle will take place in the Valley of Silence and Moira, who pulled the sword out of the stone that rests upon a fairy mound, is now the queen whom will lead her people. Cian, who was turned against his will by Lilith, sides with the humans even though most fear him. Moira sees him for what he is and loves what she sees so when she goes to Cian he is helpless to fight his feelings as well as hers. Both know that there is no future in their relationship but for a little while, both will know a love so powerful that it is beautiful to behold. As the battle looms, the circle of six uses innovative battle methods since the vampire horde out numbers them four to one.--------------- This concludes The Circle Trilogy and it is by far the best series Nora Roberts has ever written as the author addresses the themes of free will, good vs. evil and the power of love to sustain and strengthen people so they make ethical choices. The tale concentrates on the characters of Cian and Moira, two star-crossed lovers who find solace in each others arms for the present. She is a magnificent warrior queen in the tradition of Boudica and he is the dark gothic hero who puts his lover¿s needs before his own. VALLEY OF SILENCE is a fantastic work of romantic dark fantasy.---------------- Harriet Klausner

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 6, 2006

    Thank you Nora Roberts

    Thank you Nora for bring us this trilogy. I picked up the first because you wrote it. I picked up the other two because i could not get enough of them. I truely enjoyed the whole storyline and the individual characters. I love all of your books, but this trilogy is by far one of my favorites. You always have an eye for the irish, fey, and romantic. I have been reading quite a bit of the fantasy genre lately. (dragons, vampires, fairies, shapeshifters, magic) Some of my favorite books have one or more of these characters. But you have brought them all together with the added bonus of your great epic romances. If I want romance and a feel of my irish old world roots then I pick up one of your books. You are my favorite all time author and will always be. You have brought romance into my heart and soul, where the world has tried hard to tear it out. Blessings on you and yours A fan for eternity, Brandi

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 27, 2012

    My favorite!

    This is my favorite out of all in the series i look forward to this one everytime i read it! Cain is just so omg haha just makes it a big plus that it's finally to him ;). The action and the ending is just so beautifully written, one of the best nora roberts books ive read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 25, 2012

    Love Nora Roberts

    I loved all 3 books, this one being my favorite( maybe because it was the last?) This trilogy has it all vampire's, goddess, witches, sorcerer...you get the point! It has it all. MAGIC!!

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  • Posted July 15, 2011

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    You Just Might Cry

    I'm still crying. My eyes are still all watery and my cheeks are stained with the flow of tears. Oh, my goodness that was one of the best stories I've read by Nora Roberts! This one broke the mold of her traditional third character and I think we have the war to thank for that. Had it just been another story, this would have taken a drastically different turn and I would not have cared for it. But as it is, I loved it!!! Moira and Cian are the picture-perfect romance story couple. And yet, through all her girlish ways, Moira still proves to be quite strong--stronger than Blair and Glenna combined most times--and super intelligent. This is my kind of woman. Plus, she has the guts to go after what she wants. Of course, it's not like he makes it difficult for her. And can I just say straight out that the way Moira lost her virginity was so damn sexy and tender and like the best freaking way a woman could lose her virginity!?! And I'm not just saying that because it's Cian and Cian's a vampire. But I do love me some vampire. Anyway, I loved that scene so much because Cian is so careful about the whole thing and he's...He's Louis...He's Edward...He's Aiden all mixed together into one amazingly sensitive and hot package!! He cares so much for Moira that when he takes her virginity, he puts her in a frickin' trance so she won't feel the pain. She only feels pleasure until she doesn't need the trance anymore. Seriously. As a woman, how awesome would that have been for your first time?? Apart from that, right away Cian and Moira have this understanding that their love runs so much deeper than anyone else could know. We don't really see them fight because when they do, they realize it was pointless. And I guess you have that sort of perspective when your time together is limited. But they do have to fight off what others think and I thought that was a different approach to take. There were just so many beautiful moments in this book. Between their love, Moira pulling the sword out of the stone, Moira coping with her mother's death, the two of them coping with leaving each other, the battle...It was all so damn beautiful! Like a painting. I can all but touch the Valley of Silence, you know. And I'm going to try not to get into some serious spoilers because I think this is something that needs to be read in order to be felt, but I have to say that I knew from the get-go who the old man telling the story was and I think it's adorable. I also think that Cian is every woman's dream man. He's selfish in the way that shows how much he loves you. Like he doesn't want to change Moira even when she begs him to and uses his love for her as a weapon against him. He refuses. Why? Because he loves her too much to put her through the pain of that life. I thought that Roberts did a great job mixing all these different mythical characters together. At first, I was a little skeptical because when you first begin to read through it, it does sound like a rip off of other stories. But it begins to develop into its own once you get past the first one. It's just the introductions and the basics of the battle and the times that you have to get through first. But once you get to this one, you might wish you had taken more care with the first two. I sort of do. Anyway, this was a really good trilogy and it's taking everything in me not to spoil the ending. It's so wonderful and amazing and captivating!

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