Mists of Avalon
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  • 1
    Mistress of Magic: The Mists of Avalon: Book 1 | Marion Zimmer Bradley
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    Mistress of Magic: The Mists of Avalon: Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 55 mins)
    • By Marion Zimmer Bradley
    • Narrated By Davina Porter
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    In the tradition of T.H. White's The Once and Future King, the author makes use of the prerequisites of the Arthurian legend: Excalibur, the Holy Grail, Lancelet's illicit love for Gwenhwyfar, the destruction of Camelot, but with a twist - she presents the entire panoramic story from the female point of view.

    Excellent Narration-Frustrating Hatchet Job

    I've loved and reread "The Mists of Avalon" since I discovered it many years ago. Davina Porter does an excellent job with the narration. My only grip..Show More »

    Reviewed on Jan 26 2010 by leslie (newhall, CA, United States)
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    The High Queen: The Mists of Avalon: Book 2 | Marion Zimmer Bradley
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    The High Queen: The Mists of Avalon: Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Marion Zimmer Bradley
    • Narrated By Davina Porter
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    Morgaine, finally reconciled to the birth of her son, must relinquish him to her aunt Morgause in exchange for the kept secret regarding his parentage. Arthur marries the timid but dutiful Gwenhwyfar, while ongoing wars with the Saxon invaders continue to rage accross the land. Morgaine, tired of worldly concerns, attempts to return to Avalon, but disappears without a trace somewhere near the end of her journey.

    Gwenhyfar is not the Guinevere you think you know

    "Mistress of Magic" (part one of this saga), is Igraine's and Morgaine's journey. It is an effective, evocative and intensely personal journey. This p..Show More »

    Reviewed on Mar 08 2011 by Adam (Jersey City, NJ, United States)
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    King Stag: The Mists of Avalon, Book 3 | Marion Zimmer Bradley
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    King Stag: The Mists of Avalon, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 35 mins)
    • By Marion Zimmer Bradley
    • Narrated By Davina Porter
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    Book 3 takes the listener deeper into the political/religious rivalry in the years following Arthur's coronation. Gwenhwyfar, in possession of a terrible secret, manipulates her husband to secure his loyalty to the Christian church, while Vivian's decision to confront Arthur over his betrayal of Avalon results in tragedy. Behind the scenes, Morgaine arranges the marriage of Lancelet, who has become desperate over the hopeless triangle at Camelot.

    Entertaining
    Reviewed on May 21 2012 by Susan ()
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    The Prisoner in the Oak: The Mists of Avalon, Book Four | Marion Zimmer Bradley
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    The Prisoner in the Oak: The Mists of Avalon, Book Four

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Marion Zimmer Bradley
    • Narrated By Davina Porter
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    Returning to Camelot during the Feast of Pentecost, Morgaine accuses Arthur of compromising the crown, and demands that he return Excalibur to her. When he refuses, Morgaine arranges a confrontation between her lover, Accolon, and Arthur in the kingdom of Fairy, resulting in Accolon's death. Grieving and still without Excalibur, Morgaine makes a hasty retreat to Avalon.

    Listening to this story better than reading it!

    I read Marion Zimmer Bradley's "Mists of Avalon" book about 15 years ago and loved it. Please note that the audiobooks that make up the full "Mists of..Show More »

    Reviewed on Feb 17 2012 by Wendy (Westford, MA, United States)