The Alton Gift by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Alton Gift by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The long-awaited continuation to Marion Zimmer Bradley's popular science fiction Darkover saga

After generations of struggle to protect the unique native culture of Darkover from the ambitions of the ruthless Terran Federation, the Terrans have finally been forced to abandon Darkover due to interstellar civil war.

As Lew Alton--returned home to the world of his birth after decades spent in exile as the Darkovan representative to the Terran Senate--wrestles with the dark shadows from his past, his daughter Marguerida's psychic Gifts warn her of impending danger. But danger to whom? Her husband Mikhail, as powerful head of the Hastur Doman is her most obvious worry, for many would stand to gain from his demise.

Meanwhile, unknown to Marguerida, her son, Domenic, searches for his place in a world of shifting loyalties, torn by love for two very different women, and troubled by his destiny as the heir to Hastur.

But while Darkover's powerful rulers face their personal demons, desperate refugees flood the streets of Thendara, Darkover's capital city, for in the mountains an ancient menace is once again on the rise--a power against which neither sword nor the psychic sorcery of Darkover can prevail.

Praise for Darkover:

"Richly textured, well thought out, involving" ―Publishers Weekly

"Fans of Bradley will certainly want to read this flashback into Darkover history.... It is quite suspenseful, powerfully written, and deeply moving." —Library Journal

"This is the best Darkover novel in a long time.... It's a tale of culture clash, in classic Darkover style, a delightful return to a fascinating world, and a great read." —Locus

“For sheer skill in storytelling and worldbuilding, for wit, for strikingly intelligent development of the concept of telepathy, above all, for continuous concern for people, Bradley has put some more famous sagas in the shade." —Chicago Sun-Times

"[The Alton Gift] is a must for fans of the series, and reads as if Deborah has been channeling Marion's spirit.” —Center City Weekly Press

With her books JAYDIUM and NORTHLIGHT, and short stories in Asimov's, F&SF, Realms of Fantasy, and STAR WARS: TALES FROM JABBA'S PALACE, Ross began writing professionally in 1982 as Deborah Wheeler. She is now writing under her real name, Ross, and is continuing Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover series as well as original work, including the fantasy trilogy THE SEVEN-PETALED SHIELD. She is a Book View Café member. She's lived in Europe, worked as a cardiologist's assistant, learned Hebrew, yoga, and kung fu, and is involved in the local Quaker community.

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ISBN 13	9780756404802
ISBN 10	0756404800
Title	The Alton Gift
Author	Marion Zimmer Bradley
Series	Darkover
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Astra Publishing House
Year published	2008-06-03
Number of pages	544
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