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The Daughters of Avalon
This is an epic saga of two families living at the dawn of the Dark Ages who are brought together not only through the power of magic, but by love and passion that survives through many lifetimes. Together, they work to restore Britain to its glory, battling against political opposition on all sides as the country sinks deeper into despair and oppression.
In this series, you will revisit some of your favorite "fairy tale" stories from the past with a new and "grown up" perspective. As these champions of the Old Ways struggle to bring magic back to Britain, you will find yourself immersed in their sacred, and sometimes dangerous, world.
Daughters of Avalon is a story about the inter-connectedness that touches us all and how the fine strands of circumstance bind us together in an intricate and interwoven dance of life. Bran, The Merlin of Britain Reborn, and the love of his life, Lillian, who is The Lady of the Lake, work to assure the safety of Avalon and the people who practice the Old Ways on the mainland. Working aggressively to end the rampant persecution that took hold after the death of Arthur, they find a unique and unusual way to propagate the return of magic throughout the land.
This is book one of the series Seven Sisters of Avalon that follows the secret ambassadors of Avalon out into the world to preserve the sanctity of magic and find their own adventures in the construct of some of our familiar childhood tales. Enjoy these familiar stories told as you have never heard them before, set against the backdrop of ancient Britain.
In this series, you will revisit some of your favorite "fairy tale" stories from the past with a new and "grown up" perspective. As these champions of the Old Ways struggle to bring magic back to Britain, you will find yourself immersed in their sacred, and sometimes dangerous, world.
Daughters of Avalon is a story about the inter-connectedness that touches us all and how the fine strands of circumstance bind us together in an intricate and interwoven dance of life. Bran, The Merlin of Britain Reborn, and the love of his life, Lillian, who is The Lady of the Lake, work to assure the safety of Avalon and the people who practice the Old Ways on the mainland. Working aggressively to end the rampant persecution that took hold after the death of Arthur, they find a unique and unusual way to propagate the return of magic throughout the land.
This is book one of the series Seven Sisters of Avalon that follows the secret ambassadors of Avalon out into the world to preserve the sanctity of magic and find their own adventures in the construct of some of our familiar childhood tales. Enjoy these familiar stories told as you have never heard them before, set against the backdrop of ancient Britain.
336 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2013
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Katrina Rasbold
57 books25 followersKatrina Rasbold has provided insightful and guidance to countless individuals over the past three decades through both her life path consultations and her informative classes and workshops. She has worked with teachers all over the world, including three years of training in England and two years of practice in the Marianas Islands. She is a professional life coach who holds a PhD in Religion. She is married and she and her husband, Eric, co-authored the Bio-Universal Energy book series.
Katrina lives in the forested Eden of the High Sierras of Northern California near Tahoe. Katrina is a hermit who lives inside her beautiful mountain home, pecking away at her computer keyboard. She frequently teaches workshops on different aspects of Bio-Universal energy usage in the El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer counties of California. She has six children, two teens at home and four who are grown up and out there loose in the world.
Katrina lives in the forested Eden of the High Sierras of Northern California near Tahoe. Katrina is a hermit who lives inside her beautiful mountain home, pecking away at her computer keyboard. She frequently teaches workshops on different aspects of Bio-Universal energy usage in the El Dorado, Sacramento, and Placer counties of California. She has six children, two teens at home and four who are grown up and out there loose in the world.
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June 6, 2014
The Daughters of Avalon is the first book of the Seven Sisters of Avalon series. It is set in Britain during the cultural and economic deterioration that occurred following the decline of the Roman Empire and following the death of King Arthur.
At its core it is the story of the Merlin of Britain(reborn)and Lillian, the current Lady of the Lake. It is the story of their love that has triumphed through many lifetimes. The Druids and Priestesses of Avalon, and the Goddess herself have tasked them with nothing less than the continuing safety of those who practice the Old Ways in the aggressive and cruel forced Christianization of their homeland.
The Daughters of Avalon is magnificent reading, and I highly recommend it. Katrina Rasbold is a master storyteller and a gifted writer. I have no doubt that this series will find its place on the shelf between greats authors like Marion Zimmer Bradley and T. H. White.
At its core it is the story of the Merlin of Britain(reborn)and Lillian, the current Lady of the Lake. It is the story of their love that has triumphed through many lifetimes. The Druids and Priestesses of Avalon, and the Goddess herself have tasked them with nothing less than the continuing safety of those who practice the Old Ways in the aggressive and cruel forced Christianization of their homeland.
The Daughters of Avalon is magnificent reading, and I highly recommend it. Katrina Rasbold is a master storyteller and a gifted writer. I have no doubt that this series will find its place on the shelf between greats authors like Marion Zimmer Bradley and T. H. White.
December 3, 2021
Good story, some poor editing.
Arthurian legend meets Rumpelstiltskin. War and peace between the early Christians and the existing pagans in Briton. I am looking forward to reading more in this series, as the storyline is good. There are some punctuation and grammar issues that are mildly annoying. There seems to be missing background information which makes the story feel like I’ve joined it midway without knowing all I need to know to understand the significance of the characters and their storylines.
Arthurian legend meets Rumpelstiltskin. War and peace between the early Christians and the existing pagans in Briton. I am looking forward to reading more in this series, as the storyline is good. There are some punctuation and grammar issues that are mildly annoying. There seems to be missing background information which makes the story feel like I’ve joined it midway without knowing all I need to know to understand the significance of the characters and their storylines.
March 23, 2023
A very engaging story
Let me be clear, there are a few very minor spelling and grammatical errors but the story is well told and I found myself unable to put this book down. This is an amazing sequel to The Avalon series and I love that it picks up right where left off. I am stoked to continue this series based on this book alone. Highly recommend and will likely read again and again
Let me be clear, there are a few very minor spelling and grammatical errors but the story is well told and I found myself unable to put this book down. This is an amazing sequel to The Avalon series and I love that it picks up right where left off. I am stoked to continue this series based on this book alone. Highly recommend and will likely read again and again
April 7, 2018
Enjoyable Read
The only reason I gave this book 4 stars and not 5 was EDITING! The story has wonderful and I can't wait to start the next one in the series. But the editing is awful. Grammar errors were on just about every page. Someone needs to go thru this book and fix these.
The only reason I gave this book 4 stars and not 5 was EDITING! The story has wonderful and I can't wait to start the next one in the series. But the editing is awful. Grammar errors were on just about every page. Someone needs to go thru this book and fix these.
July 10, 2022
Interesting story
I liked the story and think I will enjoy reading the rest of the series. I wasn't sure about it at first, this is a new to me author.
The characters were interesting and well developed.
I liked the story and think I will enjoy reading the rest of the series. I wasn't sure about it at first, this is a new to me author.
The characters were interesting and well developed.
February 10, 2021
Boring
Forgettable characters. Rehash of old fairy tales
Very abrupt I had to talk myself into finishing it won't read another
Forgettable characters. Rehash of old fairy tales
Very abrupt I had to talk myself into finishing it won't read another
November 15, 2023
Really got something from LOTR.
October 28, 2024
Good Book, Different in a Good Way
Some better editing should have been employed. One can only hope that with the advancement of the series this will occur.
Some better editing should have been employed. One can only hope that with the advancement of the series this will occur.
June 12, 2025
I loved reading about the time period through these characters, great read.
June 8, 2014
It's a really, really good story--Merlin and the Lady of the Lake are reborn 40 years after the death of Arthur. Avalon has receded further into the mists as Christianity threatens. So much more! I recommend it, and I can't wait until the next in the series! The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because of proofreading errors--they can be quite distracting at times. However, the story was engaging enough that I plowed through them--in fact, I had difficulty putting the book down.
A P.S.--I know the author from back when I wrote a column for her ABC soap site. I sent her a message suggesting an editor, and she immediately responded that the book is being edited (again) as I write. So don't let my comments about editing dissuade you; the edited version should be on Amazon very soon!!
A P.S.--I know the author from back when I wrote a column for her ABC soap site. I sent her a message suggesting an editor, and she immediately responded that the book is being edited (again) as I write. So don't let my comments about editing dissuade you; the edited version should be on Amazon very soon!!
January 3, 2016
Daughters of Avalon
Daughters of Avalon is a new twist in the Merlin/Lady of the Lake legend. The plot and characters are well developed and detailed and the action is swift enough to keep the reader engaged throughout the book. The story follows the lives of Lillian, a priestess of Avalon; Bran, the Merlin reborn; and Ophelia, a resourceful and intelligent tavern wench, whose fates eventually intertwine through surprising and delightful turns of events almost magical in nature. They are each fascinating in their own right, and you will be able to clearly imagine them and their circumstances as this story grips you and carries you along. I can't wait to begin the next book in the series.
Daughters of Avalon is a new twist in the Merlin/Lady of the Lake legend. The plot and characters are well developed and detailed and the action is swift enough to keep the reader engaged throughout the book. The story follows the lives of Lillian, a priestess of Avalon; Bran, the Merlin reborn; and Ophelia, a resourceful and intelligent tavern wench, whose fates eventually intertwine through surprising and delightful turns of events almost magical in nature. They are each fascinating in their own right, and you will be able to clearly imagine them and their circumstances as this story grips you and carries you along. I can't wait to begin the next book in the series.
September 21, 2015
While I enjoyed the story as I got near the end of the book I got the feeling the author was rushing to finish it up. I know there are several books to follow but the final sentence "All hell broke loose" was a bit amateurish. I think the stopping point/continuation point left a lot to be desired. I may attempt the next story with hopes of it night being so disjointedness and hurried. I did enjoy the characters but I got the impression that Rasbold was drawing too many characterizations from previous Lady of Avalon story lines. I felt like I had known them before and in a way I did. I read about them in other story lines.
February 24, 2016
The Daughters of Avalon by Katrina Rasbold
If you are a fan of The Mists of Avalon you will love this book! It seems to pick up at the end of Mists, which is exciting for a whole new generation of the era of King Arthur. The author seems to weave a beautiful tapestry of characters from fairy tales and myth into a new story of Camelot. I've already got the next book in the trilogy and took a moment to write a few words. This is an easy book to read and I'm excited to wander back into the mist!
If you are a fan of The Mists of Avalon you will love this book! It seems to pick up at the end of Mists, which is exciting for a whole new generation of the era of King Arthur. The author seems to weave a beautiful tapestry of characters from fairy tales and myth into a new story of Camelot. I've already got the next book in the trilogy and took a moment to write a few words. This is an easy book to read and I'm excited to wander back into the mist!
May 24, 2016
If I wanted boring porn I'd watch it. This was hard to finish. I hate romance drama books. Not going to continue this series. It read like a day time soap.
January 28, 2021
An enthralling first book in the series.
June 23, 2020
Simply amazing. I highly recommend.
May 5, 2017
A wonderful tale of magic and rapunzel retold.
At times this book is somewhat corny compared to her predecessor the late great Marion Zimmer Bradley. But it's faced paced interesting and lovely. I look forward to the rest of the tale.
At times this book is somewhat corny compared to her predecessor the late great Marion Zimmer Bradley. But it's faced paced interesting and lovely. I look forward to the rest of the tale.
April 14, 2017
Enjoyable
This was an engaging read but I never fell completely into it. The connections among people in the book were talked about lovingly but somehow you couldn't quite feel it. Still, I look forward to reading more in the series.
This was an engaging read but I never fell completely into it. The connections among people in the book were talked about lovingly but somehow you couldn't quite feel it. Still, I look forward to reading more in the series.
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