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Synopsis
Marion Zimmer Bradley's beloved Avalon saga continues with the dramatic story of the ancestors of Avalon, from their life on the doomed island of Atlantis to their escape to the mist-shrouded isle of Britain. Woven into this extraordinary tale are the journeys of two powerful women whose destinies will shape the fate of the new line of descendants.
Is Ancestors of Avalon appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This Arthurian prequel follows refugees from Atlantis as they rebuild in Britain, featuring mature themes of survival, loss, and religious conflict. Contains moderate romantic content, some violence related to catastrophe and conflict, and spiritual/mystical elements.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, death, and grief.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love Arthurian legend and epic tales of lost civilizations will enjoy following the ancestors of Avalon as they escape destruction and build a new magical legacy.