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Priestess of Avalon

By: Diane L. Paxson, Marion Zimmer Bradley
Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
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When a British princess falls in love with a Roman officer destined for imperial greatness, their forbidden desire exacts an unexpected price: banishment from Avalon. Journeying outside the enchanted isle, Helena grows from maiden to mother to wisewoman, experiencing both joy---with the birth of her child---and loss, when politics forces her lover to choose between the Empire and her. Then Helena's son, Constantine, becomes Emperor, and her position as Empress-Mother propels her to prominence at a crucial turning point in Western history. Seeking a way to bridge the pagan world of the Goddess and the new Christian Empire, Helena embarks on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to find the truth that transcends both the old religion and the new.

©2010 Marion Zimmer Bradley (P)2010 Tantor
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My favorite in the whole series, after the Mists of Avalon of course.

This book brought to life the history or should I say her-story of the Goddess during the time of early Christianity and how She survived despite the patriarchal rule. This has given me a new perspective on the Roman history of the families during those times.

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the power of the female spirit Reigns Supreme

first of all the narrator was awesome. this started out as a story of a maiden and became very much a story about a mother and her connection to her son. as she reached the age of krone, she truly found her wisdom.

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Amazing as always

Priestess of Avalon is an absolutely amazing book encompassing what we've come to expect from Marion Zimmer Bradley and Diana l. Paxson. Historical fiction about the legendary exploits of Julia Helena mother of the Emperor Constantine. This audio book was narrated to perfection by Rosalind Landor as if the story itself isn't riveting enough this narrator makes the story come alive. I would suggest this book to anybody who enjoys fantasy or historical fiction

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Priestess of Avalon

Amazing. I somehow missed this book when I originally read the others in this series. it dd not disappoint. One of her best and the narrator was also at her best. I loved this Audible book.

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A reveal into Goddess and Christian worship

This made much sense to me for questions I’ve been struggling with! They say stories help reveal possible truths

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the best book in the Avalon series

I have listened to this book like 4 times and love it every time. 💚

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priestess of Avalon

thank you again my old friends for coming into my heart and my mind and my soul bring me tears of joy and Sarah laughter in love books are a marvelous and wonderful thing

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character voices not well done

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The attempt at portraying male and child voices was grating to listen to. Couldn't finish listening. The sample listen is the introduction. Not characters.

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