From Arthurian tales with a twist, to stories of pre-Roman Britain's pagan Goddess, to epic struggles between Christianity and Celtic gods, these 20 tales capture the essence of Marion Zimmer Bradley. Contents: Introduction / Diana L. Paxson—Foreword / Andre Norton—To light such a candle / Eluki Bes Shahar—The grail of heart's desire / Judith Tarr—Lady of Avalon / Diana L. Paxson—With God to guard her / Kate Elliott—Appreciation / C.J. Cherryh—Sing to me of love and shadows / Deborah Wheeler—The wellspring / Katharine Kerr—Knives / Dave Smeds A refuge of Firedrakes / Susan Shwartz—Appreciation / Charles de Lint—The hag / Lawrence Schimel—Salve, Regina / Melanie Rawn—Tress of Avalon / Elisabeth Waters—Sparrow / Esther Friesner—The spell between worlds / Karen Haber—The stone mother's curse / Dave Wolverton Appreciation / Paul Edwin Zimmer—Iontioren's tale / Paul Edwin Zimmer—Winter tales / Adrienne Martine-Barnes—Dark lady / Jane M. Lindskold—The lily maid of Astolat / Laura Resnick—Appreciation / Jennifer Roberson—Guinevere's truth / Jennifer Roberson.