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American novelist and editor (1930–1999)

Also known as: John Dexter, John J. Wells, Lee Chapman, Marion Eleanor Zimmer Bradley, Miriam Gardner, Morgan Ives

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Known works

  • The Mists of Avalon (1993)
  • Leroni of Darkover
  • Lady of Avalon (1997)
  • Black Trillium (2002)
  • The Firebrand (1991)