- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 Feb 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140177205
- ISBN-13: 978-0140177206
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 686,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This is a retelling of the legend of the fall of Troy as seen through the eyes of Kassandra, daughter of Priam, Priestess of Apollo, and foreseer of the future. It is written by the author of "The Mists of Avalon", "The Catch Trap", "Night's Daughter" and "Lythande".
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AT THIS TIME of year, the light lingered late; but the last glow of sunset had faded now in the west, and mist had begun to drift in from the sea. Read the first page
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This is Marion Zimmer Bradley at her best. With many insights into the last days of Troy and the dynamics that led to its downfall, this is a fascinating description of many the famous characters of myth and legend - Kassandra, Paris, Helen, Achilles and Hector being just a few. A tale of the conflicts between a culture that reveres the strength of women and one that makes them mere consorts of powerful men. This is Kassandra's story and more. Brilliant!
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I read this book after the Mists of Avalon, and I though it was great! It captures our atention, and i loved the characters, specialy Cassandra. I think I can't never read another discription of Troy, without remembering this book.
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A must read. If you like legends and miths/mithology you will not be able to stop reading it. It is a big book but there is nothing borring about it. I know the legend of Troy, but I like this version even more! And it's not because a woman has the central role(Cassandra). It isn't a book about women, it's about power: Men,gods and goddesses fight over it. It is breathtaking, even if you know the legend, you wish that the end could be different!
A story about the fall of Troy and much, much more! I can't believe that this is the 1st review!! Read it, you'll find several stories in one.
A story about the fall of Troy and much, much more! I can't believe that this is the 1st review!! Read it, you'll find several stories in one.
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The Woman's Point of View of the Trojan Legend
Generally, thiis is very good. It's evocative, though provoking, a challange to conventional thinking and an intriguing read. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Lucinda
A bit of a Parson's Egg
There was a lot of enjoyable material in this book but it fails essentially on the point of evoking the period. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Kevin P. Futers
Brilliant
Classic MZB. I could hardly put the book down! It's going in the pile with the other Avalon books that i read over and over again!
Published 13 months ago by S. Mason
Intriguing and exciting
I must admit to being an ardant fan of Marions work. This was the first book i ever read by her and i was absolutley fascinated by it, could not put it down. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Billie
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The book was quite gripping and different from the sci fi fantasy that I've mostly read before
The book was quite gripping and different from the sci fi fantasy that I've mostly read before
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Pulchra
Memorable and enchanting
I read this book years ago - and I still recall the characters, the plot and details - that is how good it is. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2008 by M. Brady
Kassandra's tale of Troy
I'd read The Mists of Avalon years ago, and was looking to read more of her lovely fiction when I came across a greek edition of this. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2007 by E. Exintaris
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This novel is an account of the Trojan War, including events leading up to it and its aftermath, from the viewpoint of Cassandra, the daughter of Priam, a virgin prophetess gifted... Read more
Published on 28 July 2006 by R. Conway
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Bradley is a fine author that I normally greatly enjoy, but I find this one of hers has little to recommend it. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2003 by Patrick Shepherd
Marion at her best !
I am a devoted fan of the late MZB and this book is definitely one of my favourites. The Firebrand retells the Iliad from the point of view of Kassandra, the royal trojan seeress... Read more
Published on 27 April 2003 by "yurimasae"
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