Diana L. Paxson, Marion Zimmer Bradley
422 pages
A prequel to Marion Zimmer Bradley's The Forest House follows the story of the Roman conquest of Britain, a tale in which a Celtic princess becomes her people's defender against brutal conquerors while her priestess mentor becomes a guardian of Druid traditions.
The Avalon series is a captivating retelling of Arthurian legends from a female perspective, making it a must-read for strong readers.