num_pages: 398
description: From Arthurian tales with a twist, to stories of pre-Roman Britain's pagan Goddess, to epic struggles between Christianity and Celtic gods, these 20 tales capture the essence of Marion Zimmer Bradley.Contents:Introduction / Diana L. Paxson --Foreword / Andre Norton --To light such a candle / Eluki Bes Shahar --The grail of heart's desire / Judith Tarr --Lady of Avalon / Diana L. Paxson --With God to guard her / Kate Elliott --Appreciation / C.J. Cherryh --Sing to me of love and shadows / Deborah Wheeler --The wellspring / Katharine Kerr --Knives / Dave Smeds. A refuge of firedrakes / Susan Shwartz --Appreciation / Charles de Lint --The hag / Lawrence Schimel --Salve, Regina / Melanie Rawn --Tress of Avalon / Elisabeth Waters --Sparrow / Esther Friesner --The spell between worlds / Karen Haber --The stone mother's curse / Dave Wolverton. Appreciation / Paul Edwin Zimmer --Iontioren's tale / Paul Edwin Zimmer --Winter tales / Adrienne Martine-Barnes --Dark lady / Jane M. Lindskold --The lily maid of Astolat / Laura Resnick --Appreciation / Jennifer Roberson --Guinevere's truth / Jennifer Roberson.
language: English
title: Return to Avalon
titlecomplete: Return to Avalon
genres: Fiction, Arthurian, Historical Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Paranormal, Historical, Anthologies, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Short Stories
ratings_count: 1609
publisher: DAW Books