Lady of Avalon: 3 - Softcover

Bradley, Marion Zimmer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451456521 ISBN 13: 9780451456526

Publisher: Penguin, 1998

Synopsis

Like the inhabitants of the mystical Avalon, readers of Lady of Avalon will feel they have been transported to another world - a world of myth, magic, romance, and history. This novel spans the creation of Avalon itself and foreshadows the birth of the legendary King Arthur. Here, we meet three remarkable holy women who steer the fortunes of Roman Britain as they struggle with their own destinies: . Caillean retreats to the island of Avalon with a small band of priestesses. There she establishes a sisterhood to serve the Great Goddess, raises the heir to the mystic royal line, and veils Avalon from a hostile world in its everlasting mists. The astute Dierna guides Avalon through treacherous political waters by marrying a young priestess to a Roman general ... only to discover that love - especially her own - cannot be so easily controlled. Ana gives birth to a baby girl who will be the mother of the great King to come. But it is her beautiful and feisty oldest daughter, Viviane, who is destined for true greatness - as the famed Lady of the Lake and guardian of the Grail.

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Praise for Lady of Avalon

"Romance, rich historical detail, magical dazzlements, and grand adventure. The novel Marion Zimmer Bradley's fans have been yearning for."--Publishers Weekly

"A treat for the savvy initiate, and intriguing for Arthurian buffs."--Kirkus Reviews

"Interweav[es] history and myth in a near-seamless tapestry."--Green Man Review

"Bradley's women are, as usual, strong and vibrant, but never before has she so effectively depicted the heroic male...an immensely popular saga."--Booklist

"No prior familiarity with Bradley's Avalon titles will be required in order to enjoy this ongoing saga...Fine characters mark a moving story."--Midwest Book Review

"A nice blend of historical and mystical elements and Bradley's interpretation of the Priestesses and their role in Britain's power struggles is quite interesting."--Future Fiction

About the Author:

Marion Zimmer Bradley was the New York Times bestselling science fiction and fantasy author of the Avalon series, the Darkover series, and more. In addition to her novels, Mrs. Bradley edited many magazines, amateur and professional, including Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine. She died in 1999 and was posthumously awarded the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2000.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0451456521
• ISBN 13: 9780451456526
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448