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The Birthgrave [Hardcover]

Tanith Lee
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1 Nov 2010
The Birthgrave is Tanith Lee's first published novel -- the first book of a trilogy of stunning imagination -- and remains one of her most memorable best. This fine edition includes a new introduction by the author.

A mysterious woman awakens in the heart of a dormant volcano and comes forth into a brutal ancient world transformed by genocidal pestilence, war, fierce beauty, and cultural devastation. She has no memory of herself, and she could be anyone -- mortal woman, demoness lover, last living heir to a long-gone race, or a goddess of destruction. Compelled by the terrifying Karrakaz to search for the mysterious Jade that is the answer to her secret self, she embarks on a journey of timeless wonder.

Come within this realm of brilliant cruel beauty and seductive immortal ruins, of savage war and grand conquest, of falling stars and silver gods, of longing and desire.

Rediscover the exotic wonder of The Birthgrave Trilogy.



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  • Hardcover: 554 pages
  • Publisher: Norilana Books (1 Nov 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1607620790
  • ISBN-13: 978-1607620792
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 3.4 x 22.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,846,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Commands attention 25 Aug 2002
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was my introduction to Ms Lee when but 12 years old - impressionable, certainly, but on re-reading this masterpiece I am again transported to a land full of texture and smell, such is the descriptive power of writing. This book takes the reader through the trials of a newly-awakened woman, treated as goddess by some, and demon by others in her journey to knowing herself. Bereft of her own people, she must make the best of that on offer from those who would use and abuse, worship or revile, curse, or assist on her way across an entire landscape. This book was of course followed by others in the series, that took the life journey onward still further, and reintroduced mother and son in bloody conflict in Stormlord and Quest for the White Witch. Recommended!
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4.0 out of 5 stars an early gem 10 Mar 2011
By Andy
Format:Paperback
Tanith Lee's early work such as the Birthgrave trilogy (yes there are two sequels) and the Storm Lord were some of my favourite fantasy books in the late 70s early 80s. Particularly at a time when fantasy was just really emerging from the space travel type of science fiction genre. I still have all the original paperbacks with pages so yellowed they will soon be unreadable. I wish some publisher would republish budget versions of such early fantasy classics. Anyway...... this might be just a tiny bit dated - but is still an excellent read and worth picking up if you can get a copy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of those that makes me want to jump in it and not return 2 Oct 1998
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In this tale of blood, love, violence, beauty, magic, dreams, brutal murder, swords'n'sorcery, rape, battle and deadly races, we follow a woman on a journey of self-discovery. First a Goddess, then a slave, later a pawn in the game of an emperor who shows her her true nature and leads her to understand what she is looking for. And then the end of this story.. a twist of the plot and atmosphere so totally unexpected I couldn't believe it at first. Terrific.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is beautiful 7 Mar 1998
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This was the first book I read of Tanith Lee and she has since become my favorite author. This is a story of a grown woman who wakes inside a volcano. She finds she is the last of a unknown race and this is her story of her search to find herself. Traveling through lands full of vast ancient cities and strange religions you will find yourself engulfed with the beauty and loneliness of her quest.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My Favourite Tanith Lee Book 27 Aug 2001
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When I first read this book (more years ago than I care to recall) it ignited my interest in so-called sword and sorcery epics. Tanith Lee's lost child-woman draws you into her story from the opening chapter and I would definitely rate this as a read-at-one-sitting book because it is absolutely impossible to put down. It is one of the most broad ranging and breath-taking adventures as the heroine-of-many-names struggles to find her lost race, her identity and her destiny. From healer to warrior to enslaved goddess and reluctant birthgiver, she enchants, saddens and delights. She and her world are beautifully detailed, as are its occupants. The only thing that makes up for reading the last page is the knowledge that the two sequels ("Shadowfire:Vazkor, Son of Vazkor" and "Quest for the White Witch") are just as brilliant and provide a most satisfying, if unexpected, conclusion. Get this if you can - then hunt for the sequels. You will not regret it!
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