Oath of the Renunciates

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the spine and corners. The cover shows some fading and lacks a dust jacket. The binding remains intact, ensuring readability. There are no inscriptions or library markings, maintaining its integrity as a collector's item.

"Oath of the Renunciates" by Marion Zimmer Bradley is published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc. in Garden City, New York. This hardcover edition combines two novels, "The Shattered Chain" and "Thendara House," both set in the richly developed world of Darkover. Bradley, a renowned author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, explores themes of gender and society through the lens of the Renunciates, a group of women challenging societal norms. While the exact publication year of this edition is not visible, the copyrights for the included works are 1976 and 1983. This edition lacks a dust jacket, and the condition of the book is moderately worn. The absence of an ISBN and edition statement suggests a book club edition, which is typical for Nelson Doubleday publications. This copy is an intriguing find for collectors interested in Bradley's exploration of feminist themes within a science fiction context.