Synnyinhauta

Blurb

A mysterious woman awakens in the heart of a dormant volcano She comes forth into a brutal ancient world transformed by genocidal pestilence fierce beauty and cultural devastation She has no memory of herself and she could be anyone-mortal woman demoness lover last living heir to a long-gone race or a goddess of destruction Compelled by the terrifying Karrakaz to search for the mysterious Jade that is the answer to her secret self she embarks on a journey of timeless wonder Rediscover this realm of brilliant cruel beauty and seductive immortal ruins of savage war and grand conquest of falling stars and silver gods This 40th anniversary edition of legendary fantastist Tanith Lees debut novel includes its original introduction by Marion Zimmer Bradley