Lady of Avalon

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.