Black Trillium (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley
- First Published: 1990
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—medieval future
- Time of Work: Undefined
- Setting: The kingdom of Ruwenda and its environs
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy
- Subjects: Quest, Princes or princesses, Talisman or magical object, Swords
- Locales: Mythical lands
The Plot
This novel represents a collaboration between three renowned science-fiction and fantasy authors. Each wrote one of the three princesses’ adventures. The tale of Haramis is by Marion Zimmer Bradley, author of the Darkover novels; the story of Kadiya is by Andre Norton, author of the Witch World series; and the narrative of Anigel is by Julian May, author of the Pliocene Exile saga.
The kingdom of Ruwenda is a major center of trade for all the surrounding countries and territories. King Krain and Queen Kalanthe have no imperialist impulses toward their...
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