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The Forest House, a prequel to The Mists of Avalon, traces Eilan’s journey in an era of Roman invasion and internal upheaval. Daughter of a Druidic warleader, Eilan possesses prophetic gifts and is destined to become High Priestess of the Forest House, a mystical sanctuary. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with Gaius, a Roman‑born soldier whose mixed heritage mirrors the clash between the two cultures. Eilan’s love for Gaius and her secretive past threaten to jeopardize her new role and the protection of sacred magic. As external enemies threaten to erase the Forest House’s influence, Eilan must rely on her faith in the great Goddess to guide her through a perilous path toward destiny, all while being haunted by the burden of her own choices.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Marion Zimmer Bradley
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