The Shattered Chain
1976 novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Shattered Chain is a novel by American writer Marion Zimmer Bradley, part of her Darkover series. In terms of the Darkover timeline, The Shattered Chain takes place about ten years before Thendara House.
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Author | Marion Zimmer Bradley |
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Cover artist | George Barr |
Language | English |
Series | Darkover |
Genre | Science fantasy |
Publisher | DAW Books |
Publication date | 1976 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | Print (paperback) |
Pages | 287 |
Preceded by | Rediscovery |
Followed by | Thendara House |
The Shattered Chain is the first Darkovan novel to explore the world of the Renunciates - the Free Amazons or comhii letzi. The Renunciates are women who, despite living in a deeply patriarchal and feudal culture, have renounced both the protection and control of men, cutting their hair and living apart, vowing never to marry di catenas with a man.
The Shattered Chain is divided into three parts, the first titled 'Rohana Ardais: Comynara', the second 'Magda Lorne: Terran Agent' and the third, 'Jaelle n'ha Melora: Free Amazon', and each follows one female character's experiences with the Free Amazons of Darkover.