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The Mists of Avalon

by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Mythic FantasyHigh FantasyHistorical Fantasy
Published 1979 Pages 938 ~16h Audience Adult Heat 🔥🔥🔥 Pacing Slow-burn Magic Soft
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Darkness Level 3 — Serious
Death, violence and emotional weight are present

Synopsis

Retells the legend of King Arthur as perceived by the women central to the tale, from the zealous Morgaine, sworn to uphold her goddess at any cost, to the devout Gwenhwyfar, pledged to the king but drawn to another.

Tropes

Divine MagicDying EmpireLove TrianglePolitical IntriguePolitical MarriageProphecyWar Between Kingdoms

Awards

🏆 Locus Winner★ Nebula Nominee

Tone

EpicDark & SeriousRomantic

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