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Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. National Library Board Singapore. Search Search Search Browse menu. Sign in. Ravens of Avalon. Description Details Reviews Marion Zimmer Bradley's beloved Avalon saga continues in 'a fine tribute to Bradley and the real-world triumphs and tragedy of Boudica. Languages English. Marion Zimmer Bradley's beloved Avalon saga continues in 'a fine tribute to Bradley and the real-world triumphs and tragedy of Boudica.

Diana L. Paxson - Author. Why is availability limited? The correct order is The Fall of Atlantis a non-Avalon book that was l …more Definitely read them in in-universe chronological order, not publication order. The correct order is The Fall of Atlantis a non-Avalon book that was later brought into continuity with the Avalon series , Ancestors of Avalon a direct sequel to Atlantis that tells of the fleeing Atlanteans that settled in Avalon , Sword of Avalon, Ravens of Avalon very little of Avalon itself in this one , The Forest House, a back-and-forth between the chapters of Lady of Avalon and Priestess of Avalon they overlap , The Mists of Avalon read the short story "The Heart of the Hill" from the "Out of Avalon" anthology when you get to the point in Mists when Morgaine is a young girl , and finally the short story "Lady of Avalon" in the "Return to Avalon" anthology.

See 1 question about Ravens of Avalon…. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Ravens of Avalon Avalon 6. Jun 05, Ronda Tutt rated it really liked it Shelves: fantacy , historical-romance , favorites.

I wasn't sure about this book in the beginning but I am so glad I kept reading after I understood who all the tribes were and figured out how the time era was related to Avalon. Personally I thought the story wasn't focused around Avalon itself as in being in the location upon Tor. This was my first time to read anything about Queen Boudica and I have to say I loved her as a hero even though her last war I wasn't sure about this book in the beginning but I am so glad I kept reading after I understood who all the tribes were and figured out how the time era was related to Avalon.

This was my first time to read anything about Queen Boudica and I have to say I loved her as a hero even though her last war was lost. She is a legend for her fierceness and leadership in fighting to win back the rights and freedoms, and most importantly the lands that belonged to her people.

This time period kind of reminds me of the times we live in only not as barberic as they lived back then but close enough since we now kill with technology and weapons more powerful than swords and spears. What I mean when I say it reminds me of the times we live in is how other countries that hunger for more power.

How socialism played a rolled when Rome started taking over Britannia when they first started selling the finer things in life such as jewerly, wine, and different lugeries that the tribes never even thought of When as season changed, the land not producing enough food to feed the tribes own people through the winters - Rome was nice enough to lend the supplies to get them through the tough times with a contract stating they could pay them back with taxes and over time their debts would be paid - thats up until that got greedy and wanted all the monies to be paid in full for what the tribes owed.

Well Power and Greed takes over and the Romans know that these tribes can't pay their debts so they take their rights away such as taking all their weapons away so they can't fight them and then they start taking their live stock away, their children and wives away to sell off as slaves in Roman villages, and most important they started taking the land away because the other things became not valueable enough to pay the debt.

All I can say is all this reminded me of how things are today and how history is repeating itself as socialism is being forced upon us.

Back to the book, the story of Boudica was excelent and my favorite part is on pages to One soldier inparticular has always had his eye on Boudica but she has always refused him because she loved her husband but he is tired of being rejected and comes to take his revenge but Boudica is stronger than he thinks.

Page after Boudica and the soldier Pollio scuffels "Take her! These were soldiers, not tax collectors. The ones who dragged Boudica out into the yard had muscles like rope and hands of iron. Others followed, supporting Pollio.

His face was the color of whey as he tried to stand. Page "Sir, what shall I do with this lion's cub? Do what you like with the cub - and with her sister - let all the bitches spread their legs for Rome! She straightened. One by one, She snapped the bonds. Blood splattered from Boudica's ruined back as She turned. Mouths working, men cringed. The soldiers who were holding the girls backed away.

The goddess picked up the man who was pumping atop Rigana and threw him aside, broke the one who had Argantilla as well. The others ran. Pollio stumbled back as She turned, his face contorted in a rictus of fear.

She reached out and drew him into her embrace. There was a sharp click. He went limp and she let him fall. To me, she represents strength and independence and most importantly that women are just as equal as a man. There was another part of the story about the Druids Island that was conquered by the Romans eventually and of the priestess dedication though out the book. One main priestess "Lhiannon" who was pretty interesting who went to Avalon for refuge about 4 times during the whole book to perform needed rituals but that was about it when it came to anything to deal with Avalon.

Lhiannon does end up becoming the High Priestess in the end but she does not live on Avalon. Over all, the book was interesting. View 2 comments. Feb 13, Donna LaValley rated it really liked it. I was eager to read a novel that followed up on The Mists of Avalon, a 5-star book if ever there was one, and took this up for a cozy winter read.

Well, cozy it was not! First, this was not written by Marion Zimmer Bradley. I was happy to read it and also happy to finish it. It covers the period of time when Romans conquered and occupied Briton. There are very many b I was eager to read a novel that followed up on The Mists of Avalon, a 5-star book if ever there was one, and took this up for a cozy winter read. There are very many battles described in detail, and I think the historical research done for the book is excellent.

On top of all that, there are the fictional characters. The role of women, particularly Druid priestesses of the magical island and Boudica in particular, is given. Here she is a warrior as well as a loving mother and wife. Many other characters are richly drawn and memorable, such as Lhiannon, a priestess who serves as nurse, healer, and seer. You are light, you are joy that cannot die. Rise, beloved one, holy one.

Be at peace. Jun 19, Julie rated it really liked it. I always knew about Boudica being a Celtic heroine, but had never read much more than that. The author s wove historical facts in seamlessly with the story of Avalon. I really want to learn even more about Boudica now.

This book veered a bit off the path from focusing on the story of the Isle of Avalon. It was primarily the story of Boudica and Lhiannon both very strong women and their life-long connection. I liked that the relationship between them was explored alongside and against their relationships with the men both loved.

There were many familiar aspects of the Avalon series, but this story was more about Boudica and the struggle with Rome than the priestesses and Druids.

I felt the Avalon saga provided more of a back story or backdrop even. I very much enjoyed this book and would recommend it to any who enjoy historical fantasy, the Arthurian legends, and especially Marion Zimmer Bradley's Avalon series. If a reader isn't familiar with the Avalon series, it would be helpful to start with "The Mists of Avalon" before reading this story.

I think Diana Paxson has done a great job continuing this legacy and I hope to read more. Mar 19, Sherwood Smith added it Shelves: fantasy. Paxson worked closely on the Avalon stories with Bradley, carrying on the tales with Bradley's blessing, and as she'd envisioned. I think that that shows—Paxson's version fits seamlessly with the others. The truth for me is, though Bradley was a pioneer, and her Darkover novels gave me a lot of reading zip when I was in my twenties, I prefer Paxson's writing style, and also her characters: they show more subtlety, depth, and comple This is a prequel to Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Forest House.

The truth for me is, though Bradley was a pioneer, and her Darkover novels gave me a lot of reading zip when I was in my twenties, I prefer Paxson's writing style, and also her characters: they show more subtlety, depth, and complexity than Bradley's did.

I really like historical novels that faithfully depict other paradigms—even if we're not quite certain that the paradigm of the story maps over the ancient one. Paxson's historical people don't think and act like 21st century people in undyed clothes. This book is no exception.

Add to it the Ravens, who are dangerous and fascinating, and overlay that with the historical presence of Queen Boudica, she who took on Rome, and you've got a nifty read. Jul 21, Jayme the ghost reader rated it really liked it Shelves: src-summer , rws-summer , tbr-challenge-summer , stress-free-challenge-summer This is the first story I have read about Boudica. I have been a fan of hers for awhile. I enjoyed the story.

The beginning was slow and therefore hard to get into the story at first. It did pick up and I am glad I stuck it out. It took me awhile to get through this book. Jul 06, Emily rated it liked it. Paxon is a really good writer, but like other people have said, she lacks atmosphere.

She needs to describe the air and sky more. Also, as with a few other of the Avalon books, the pacing is really jarring -- Years go by when it really doesn't feel like years. The timeline keeps leaping forward. People are suddenly in their thirties when they were seemingly just twelve years old. About sixteen years goes by in the novel, but it only feels to the reader like five years.

Technically I s 3. Oct 24, Connie rated it really liked it. This was a compelling story. I especially liked what Boudica did on her wedding day!

Also very moving were the battles on Mona and Boudica's final battle. The sacking of Colonia, Londinium, and Verlamion were wrenching. I could well understand Boudica's ambivalence matched my own. The writing brought everything to life, or This was a compelling story. The writing brought everything to life, or death as the case may have been.

The best of dogs who reminded me of my own. Dec 20, Anna rated it liked it Shelves: based-on-a-true-story , fantasy. This telling of the story of Boudica weaves the warrior queen's life into the mythology of Bradley's Avalon. It's an interesting tale, but the fast pace of the book leaves little room for character development. The characters and their relationships rely heavily archetypes based of Bradley's other works, so if you haven't read Mists of Avalon the lack of the character development in this novel might leave you feeling uninvested in the people or their plight.

If you have been a fan of the Avalon This telling of the story of Boudica weaves the warrior queen's life into the mythology of Bradley's Avalon.

If you have been a fan of the Avalon series, you'd probably like this novel. It's a good, although not great, story. If you receive an error message, please contact your library for help. Error loading page. Try refreshing the page. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. Greater Phoenix Digital Library.

Search Search Search Browse menu. Sign in. See all. Paxson Lorna Raver. Paxson - Author Lorna Raver - Narrator. Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc. Languages English. Details Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.