Lady of Avalon (Avalon Book 3)

by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Other authorsDiana L. Paxson (Collaborator), John Jude Palencar (Illustrator)
Paperback, 1998

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Publication

Roc Trade (1998), Paperback, 480 pages

Description

Fantasy. Fiction. Mythology. Science Fiction. HTML:Journey to a time before King Arthur in this prequel to The Mists of Avalon�a spellbinding story of three remarkable women who alter the fortunes of Roman Britain as they fight to reclaim the magic and traditions of a once glorious past. Caillean, the young priestess fated to become Lady of Avalon, who rescues and raises the orphaned Gawen�heir to a mystic and dangerous royal line...Dierna, who must use all her strength, wisdom, and love to guide Avalon through treacherous political waters and veil the island from a hostile world...Viviane, Lady of the Lake and keeper of the Grail, destined for true greatness as she prepares Avalon for the coming of a legendary king... Bestselling author Marion Zimmer Bradley brings the mesmerizing world of myth and magic, romance and history, brilliantly to life in this novel of epic grandeur worthy of fantasy's finest storyteller.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member heinous-eli
Extremely depressing and rather perturbing, this book serves more as a bridge than a work enjoyable as a stand-alone.
LibraryThing member bookcrazed
A prequel to Mists of Avalon, this book is of interest to MBZ fans and those hungry for more Mists, but definitely not in the same class of writing and storytelling.
LibraryThing member justine
the book that links the roman-era priestesses with the Arthurian
LibraryThing member ragwaine
Good, not great. Not as much feeling or romance as mists.
LibraryThing member willowcove
Quite enjoyable but not to be compared with 'Mists' or 'Atlantis'
LibraryThing member ShirleyMcLain930
I have always enjoyed reading books about King Authur and his Knights of the Round Table. This book focus is on the Druid Priestesses. If you like fantasy you will love this book. It keeps you turning the page.
LibraryThing member Lylee
Great rendition of Arthurian legend from a woman's perspective and the goddess cult that might have been.

Awards

Chesley Award (Nominee — 1998)

Language

Original publication date

1997

Physical description

480 p.; 9.05 inches

ISBN

0451456521 / 9780451456526

Local notes

I read one of the three books I own halfway but can't remember which. Will need to start over.

Other editions

Lady of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Digital audiobook)
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