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Lady of Avalon

Marion Zimmer Bradley
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Journey to a time before King Arthur... to a world called Avalon--a fantastic isle of golden vales and silver mist, where destinies are changed and legends born... A magnificent novel that spans the creation of Avalon itself, Lady of Avalon tells the 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 raised the orphaned Gawen--heir to a mystic and dangerous royal line... Dierna, who must use all her strength, wisdom to guide Avalon through treacherous political waters and veil the island from a hostile world... Viviane, Lady of the Lake and keep of the Grail, destined for true greatness as she prepares Avalon for the coming of a legendary king...
Genres: FantasyFictionHistorical FictionArthurianHistoricalScience Fiction FantasyMythologyRomanceMagicHistorical Fantasy
480 Pages

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