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Heritage and Exile (Mass Market Paperback)

by Marion Zimmer Bradley (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The first in a series of omnibus volumes of Marion Zimmer Bradley's best-selling Darkover series, Heritage and Exile includes the two most powerful and important novels in this groundbreaking saga.

Nominated for a Hugo Award, and described as "Bradley's best [Darkover] novel" by Locus, The Heritage of Hastur tells the complex and compelling tale of the early life of Regis Hastur, Darkover's greatest monarch. It also spins the terrifying and heartbreaking story of those who sought to control the deadly Sharra Matrix, and of how Lew Alton met and lost his greatest love, Marjorie Scott.

The most dangerous magical implement on all of Darkover was the infamous, legendary Sharra Matrix. The Sharra Matrix had been exiled offworld in the protective custody of Comyn Lord Lew Alton. But when Lew was called back to Darkover to contest his rights, he had no choice but to bring this dangerous matrix back with him. Once the Sharra Matrix was back, her flaming image spread far and wide, setting in motion events which would change the lands, the seven Domains, and the future of Darkover forever.

"Literate and exciting." (The New York Times Book Review)

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  • Mass Market Paperback: 784 pages
  • Publisher: DAW (April 2, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0756400651
  • ISBN-13: 978-0756400651
  • Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 1.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,060 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Two classic novels of Darkover, March 21, 2002
By Olaf Keith (Dortmund) - See all my reviews
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This two-in-one volume combines the already classic "Darkover" novels THE HERITAGE OF HASTUR (1975) and its direct sequel SHARRA'S EXILE (1981). If you have yet to discover the magic of Marion Zimmer Bradley's legendary creation, this a perfect volume to get introduced to the world of the bloody sun and its inhabitants. Read about the unwilling Comyn heir Regis Hastur, his forbidden love to his paxman Danilo Syrtis. Read about the dangerous Sharra matrix, a conspiration to overthrow the Comyn Council and numerous other wonders of the world of the red sun. Do not miss it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Darkover novels, December 7, 2006
This novels togheter are maybe the best of all Darkover novels. After reading more than 10 of the Bradley`s saga, I must say this are the one`s I`ve enjoyed the most. First they`re about the destiny of the planet itself, and history of the Comyn as we know, but not only that, the whole story is told by the eyes of Regis Hastur and Lew Alton, maybe two of the best characters trough the Darkover saga, and their personal struggles are a big plus to the story. Unfortunaly you have to endure some of the lesser novels to really grasp and enjoy this one, altough it`s said that you can read Darkover novels all but separated, the truth is when you have more background story from previous novels, all the better. DON`T MISS THIS ONES!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Forbidden Love, November 10, 2008
By Amaranth "music fan" (Northern California) - See all my reviews
"Heritage and Exile" is an omnibus edition of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Heritage of Hastur/Sharra's Exile Darkover novels. It shows a natural link between the two stories. Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover world is a fascinating blend of science fiction and fantasy. The Sharra matrix (an image of an enchained woman,used for forging weapons&fire) wreaks havoc upon the world of Darkover.

In "Heritage of Hastur",Regis Hastur,the Comyn heir,finds himself enamored of the Cristoforo (Christian) Danilo Syrtis. Regis rescues Danilo from an abusive situation, learning that Danilo is a catalyst telepath. They realize their forbidden love. Regis makes Danilo his paxman,and they adopt sons. "Heritage of Hastur" was recognized as revolutionary in the world of mainstream fantasy/sci-fi with its gay leading character,despite the fact Regis has visions of a shadowy woman beside him who will one day be his companion. It's as if Bradley were depicting homosexuality as a developmental stage,as a rite of passage for his eventual marriage.

In "Sharra's Exile",Lew Alton finds himself bearing the Sharra matrix. He loses the woman he loves; the story ends with him a broken man. Lew Alton has psychic gifts--but they are also burdens.

"Heritage and Exile" is a fascinating,heady blend of science fiction and fantasy.
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