Blending archaeological fact and legend, Bradley breathes new life into the classic tale of the Trojan War, reinventing larger-than-life figures as living people who are engaged in a desperate struggle that dooms both the victors and the vanquished.
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Blending archaeological fact and legend, Bradley breathes new life into the classic tale of the Trojan War, reinventing larger-than-life figures as living people who are engaged in a desperate struggle that dooms both the victors and the vanquished.
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Blending archaeological fact and legend, the myths of the gods and the feats of heroes, Marion Zimmer Bradley breathes new life into the classic tale of the Trojan War-reinventing larger-than-life figures as living people engaged in a desperate struggle that dooms both the victors and the vanquished, their fate seen through the eyes of Kassandra-priestess, princess, and passionate woman with the spirit of a warrior.
Critic Reviews
“"Bradley animates...the conflicts between a culture that reveres the strength of women and one that makes them mere consorts of powerful men." - Publishers Weekly "[Bradley] makes a strong statement about the desirability of women having control of their destinies and about the cruelties men inflict upon them." - Library Journal”
"Bradley animates...the conflicts between a culture that reveres the strength of women and one that makes them mere consorts of powerful men." -Publishers Weekly
"[Bradley] makes a strong statement about the desirability of women having control of their destinies and about the cruelties men inflict upon them." -Library Journal
About the Author
Marion ZimmerBradleywas the New York Times bestselling science fiction and fantasy author of the Avalon series, the Darkover series, and more.In addition to her novels, Mrs. Bradley edited many magazines, amateur and professional, including Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine.She died in 1999 and was posthumously awarded the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2000.
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Though born of noble blood, Kassandra is destined for a greater life than that of a Trojan princess. Even before her mother sends her to live among the Amazons, Kassandra is chosen by the Sun God Apollo as his priestess-and has the gift of foresight bestowed upon her. She has foreseen the destruction of Troy-a great war between Akhaians and Trojans and the wrath of the gods upon them all. But no one believes Kassandra's prophecies, or heeds her warnings about the beautiful woman known as Helen....
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