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|title=Cybele's Secret
|author=Juliet Marillier
|reviewer=Magda Healey
|genre=Teens
|summary=A stand-alone-readable sequel to ''[[Wildwood Dancing'']], this is more of an adventure then a fairy romance, though the supernatural makes plenty enough appearances and the boy-girl angle also figures. Entertanining and even educational, but marred by stilted dialogue, it can be nevertheless recommended for teenagers, fans of the genere or those looking for a travel-cum-mystery set in early modern Istanbul.
|rating=3.5
|buy=No
|borrow=Yes
|pages=288
|publisher=Tor
|date=7 Dec December 2007
|isbn=978-1405052054
|amazonukaznuk=<amazonuk>1405052058</amazonuk>0330438298|amazonusaznus=<amazonus>037583365X</amazonus>|cover=0330438298
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''Cybele's Secret'' is a sequel to ''Wildwood Dancing'', but can be easily read as a stand-alone-novel. It's narrated by Paula, the scholarly of the sisters that were introduced in the previous novel, and it follows her on a trading trip to Istanbul with her father. It's not a normal trip, though, as they are looking to purchase a mysterious and ancient artifact known as Cybele's Gift. It links to mysterious old cult, possibly undergoing revival and has supposedly magical powers, able to bring amazing rewards, but in the wrong hands capable of inflicting great misery.
For a wonderful, evocative and totally convincing story of the past with a strong female lead, great other characters, a lot of adventure and a sprinkle of romance, look no further than [[Gatty's Tale]].
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