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
Lee's debut novel includes its original introduction by
Marion Zimmer Bradley.