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Lady of Avalon: Avalon Series, Book 6
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Bradley's sensational Arthurian fantasy, The Mists of Avalon (1982), could never have a sequel, not if Bradley wanted to keep women's power as the main theme, because after Camelot, you will recall, things went steadily downhill. So she retreated and wrote The Forest House (1994), a prequel about the struggle between native Celts and invading Romans in Avalon's home world. This sequel to House and prequel to Mists is set close enough to Arthurian times for such important figures as Merlin and Vivianne to appear, yet far enough before them to allow Bradley's imagination ample scope. In it, three characters capable of reincarnation--a priestess, a mother, and a son--appear in similar relationships in episodes set at the turn of the first to the second century A.D., the end of the third century, and the middle of the fifth century. In each time, Avalon is threatened; the mystic isle survives, of course, but only through sacrifice. Bradley's women are, as usual, strong and vibrant, but never before has she so effectively depicted the heroic male. Expect strong demand for this installment of an immensely popular saga; Viking does, to the tune of a 150,000-copy first printing. Patricia Monaghan
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This smoky mix of magic, legend, people both mythic and real, and the ancient savageries of war supplies a chronological link between Bradley's The Forest House (1994), set in first-century Britain, and her Arthurian saga, The Mists of Avalon (1983). Here, again, is Avalon, seat of the Goddess Mother religion, its artifacts crafted by those Old Ones from Atlantis. This time, the High Priestesses, hounded by male-dominated Christianity, wrestle with their powers as they see visions and seek out incarnations of the Sacred King who will save Brittania. The boy Gawen (introduced in The Forest House) will be raised in Avalon by the High Priestess Caillean--it is she who magically separates Avalon from the world outside--saluted as the true ``Son of a Hundred Kings,'' be given a miraculous sword, and ritually unite with his beloved Sianna (none other than the daughter of the Faerie Queen). Gawen is killed by Romans but will appear again in other incarnations to fulfill his destiny as Defender of Brittania. The next Incarnation--the future Emperor of Brittania, Carausius--is discovered by the High Priestess Dierna, who should be his Queen/Bride but mistakenly arranges a marriage for him with one who would help in his defeat. Vortimer, son of the High King, is the third to swear to save Brittania's ancient ways and freedom. There are flights and pursuits, carnage on land and sea, sacred artifacts (cup, lance, etc., later to be Christian symbols), shuddering visions, and plenty of travel between real and magical worlds. A treat for the savvy initiate, and intriguing for Arthurian buffs, but others may find it too cloudy by half. Go with the flow, though: The prose is as smooth as those sacred stones on which so many interesting things take place. Bradley also includes helpful lists of people and places and a map. (First printing of 150,000; $150,000 ad/promo) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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"The forests..." and "Lady of Avalon" are perhaps not as good as "the Mists...", but the books together is truly fantastic. The purpose of the two newest books is to give the background of "The Mists..." as much as to tell a good story, and they do the first excellent. "Lady..." is better than "The Forests..." because the storys are shorter; still each story is excellently written, and I find it fascinating to follow the ancesters of the characters of "The Mists...". A must for everyone who loved "The Mists" - even though this IS NOT a new "Mists of Avalon" - or maybe therefore!
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Reading The Forest House does seem surprisingly to push me toward reading this one. I cannot compare it to The Mists of Avalon, which I haven't read yet, but as a standalone is quite good. I enjoyed experiencing all the connections that this volume in the series contents, and it sent me back again and again to check details about the Forest House. In any event the stories are engaging on their own and this book could be enjoyed independantly of the others.
The story itself is fairly straightforward, in three parts. The life of Gawen, son of the formerly High Pristess of the Forest House Eilan and the Roman soldier Gaius. (The Pristesses of the Forest House were forbiden to marry or bear children. After Gawen was born, Eilan could not bear to be parted from her child. She defied her granfather the Arch-Druid to keep her son with her, and he agreed on condition that it was not known Gawen was her own child. But the Druids found out ')
The Roman Carausius and High Priestess Dierna who must use all her strenght, wisdom and love to guide Avalon through treacherous world of time ... And the more familiar Viviane's life as a young adult, from her childhood through the day she became High Priestess, Lady of the Lake and keeper of the Grail ...
The story starts strong and is nicely done. Though it seems to me that I read the series backwards, both books were equally wonderfull but I definitely enjoyed The Forest House much more than this. Meanwhile I am of the opinion that you should read this book before reading the Mists of Avalon.
Bradley's narrative is impressive and her plot is believable, as are her characters. They are fairly sympathetic, fleshed out and human. On the whole, though, the story is dramatic but pretty cool. The ancient rites of learning, healing and magic and some powerful women against the onslaught of the Roman army.
It is a worthwhile and compelling read and grips the reader tightly in the style of Marion Zimmer Bradley.
The story itself is fairly straightforward, in three parts. The life of Gawen, son of the formerly High Pristess of the Forest House Eilan and the Roman soldier Gaius. (The Pristesses of the Forest House were forbiden to marry or bear children. After Gawen was born, Eilan could not bear to be parted from her child. She defied her granfather the Arch-Druid to keep her son with her, and he agreed on condition that it was not known Gawen was her own child. But the Druids found out ')
The Roman Carausius and High Priestess Dierna who must use all her strenght, wisdom and love to guide Avalon through treacherous world of time ... And the more familiar Viviane's life as a young adult, from her childhood through the day she became High Priestess, Lady of the Lake and keeper of the Grail ...
The story starts strong and is nicely done. Though it seems to me that I read the series backwards, both books were equally wonderfull but I definitely enjoyed The Forest House much more than this. Meanwhile I am of the opinion that you should read this book before reading the Mists of Avalon.
Bradley's narrative is impressive and her plot is believable, as are her characters. They are fairly sympathetic, fleshed out and human. On the whole, though, the story is dramatic but pretty cool. The ancient rites of learning, healing and magic and some powerful women against the onslaught of the Roman army.
It is a worthwhile and compelling read and grips the reader tightly in the style of Marion Zimmer Bradley.
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I loved this book! As Bradley spins her tales of the High Priestesses of three seperate periods, linking them through reincarnation, you feel their pain, cry their tears, and find comfort in their love. This has to be one of my favorite books I have read yet of hers and it just makes me want to see more of the same!
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Gut, allerdings nicht was ich erwartet hatte
Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um eine chronologische Abhandlung der Geschichte von Avalon, welche die Luecke zwischen "Waelder von Albion" und "Nebel von Avalon" schliesst. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 1. August 2002 veröffentlicht
No words can describe the emotions this book brings forth.
I read Bradley's "Mist's..." first and this one second. If you've ever been really in love, this book will remind you of that once in a life time feeling. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. März 2000 von "mcknightc"
Comperably difficult and shallow
Compared to "The Mists of Avalon" (a marvelous book) and even "The Forest House" (which was a shade off the first but still readable) this book rings hollow. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 3. November 1999 von Stephanie Flatley
An excellent background.
"The forests..." and "Lady of Avalon" are perhaps not as good as "the Mists...", but the books together is truly fantastic. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 28. Oktober 1999 veröffentlicht
Not as Good as the Mists
This story started outrather slow, and it was a little confusing going back in time from the Mists of Avalon, but soon you get used to it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 15. August 1999 veröffentlicht
Not Mists of Avalon, but what else is?
I might have liked it better if it had been by an unknown author--decent fantasy, but not all that wonderful. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 4. August 1999 veröffentlicht
1,000 stars!
A wonderful book.A great tie between The Forest House and The Mists of Avalon.I loved the characters(especially Vivane and Ana) and the plot was spectacular! A 5 star book. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 11. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
Doesn't measure up.
While I absolutly loved The Mists of Avalon, and was rather amused by Forest House, it seems that this book was put out only as a filler. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 12. Mai 1999 veröffentlicht
Simply the best
This book can only be called the best. I shed many tears and laughed like never before. Bradely has captured the very essence of emotions and used it to her advantage. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 23. April 1999 veröffentlicht
A good book, but not SUPER!
I've read "The mists of Avalon" and "Forest House" by Marion Zimmer Bradley, and I'd have to say that they are better stories than the "Lady of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. März 1999 von Miguel
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