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The Mists of Avalon
By Marion Bradley
ISBN: 0 7181 2270 4
Reviewer: Amanda Johnstone



I don’t think any other story has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many, as the story of the legendary King Arthur, his companions of the round table. I think everyone knows the tale. Marion Bradley tells the old legend from a perspective that is rarely viewed. In this re-imagining of the legend it is the women of Camelot who tell the story and from them we see another side to the tale of Arthur and his knights.
Morgaine (Morgaine Le Fey or Morgaine of the fairies) priestess born, Arthur’s sister fostered in Avalon by her Aunt Vivianne (the Lady of the Lake) is the main narrator of the story, and she speaks of her actions and the reasons behind them.
As well as a wonderful re-take on the old legend, many issues are touched on in this story. The evils of religious fervor and the lengths people will go to in the service of their Gods. The way that women and children are often used as pawns in the power plays of those who have control over them.
The story is a wonderful web of intrigue, political maneuvering, and magic. It delves into spirituality and the importance of religion in the hearts of humankind and also offers a fairly accurate look at a period of history that is often forgotten. The book is long but well worth the read. I have laughed, I have cried, I have gotten angry at the stupidity of men and the ignorance of the Catholic Church. A deeply moving book that I highly recommend for all fans of the old tale of Camelot. Avalon may have drifted into the mists but it will live forever as long as stories like this continue to capture our imagination.


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