Lady of Avalon - Hardcover

Bradley, Marion Z.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0670857831 ISBN 13: 9780670857838

Publisher: Viking, 1997

Synopsis

An evocative prequel to the best-selling The Mists of Avalon recalls the origins and history of Avalon and the prophecy of the birth of the great King Arthur, as seen through the successive lives of three powerful priestesses--Caillean, Teleri, and Viviane, the Lady of the Lake. 150,000 first printing. $150,000 ad/promo.

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Review:

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:

Bestselling author Marion Zimmer Bradley (1930–1999) wrote The Mists of Avalon, Lady of Avalon, and The Firebrand, as well as the immensely popular Darkover series.
Rosalyn Landor has worked as an actress since the age of seven, both in Europe and the United States. She is an Audie Award nominee and winner, and she has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards. Rosalyn has also been chosen by AudioFile magazine as a Best Voice of 2009 and 2010.

About this edition

• Publisher: Viking
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0670857831
• ISBN 13: 9780670857838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 480