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The triumphant finale of the hugely successful Earth's Children series.
The Land of Painted Caves concludes the story of Ayla, her mate Jondalar, and their little daughter, Jonayla, taking readers on a journey of discovery and adventure as Ayla struggles to find a balance between her duties as a new mother and her training to become a Zelandoni one of the Ninth Cave community's spiritual leaders and healers.
Once again, Jean Auel combines her brilliant narrative skills and appealing characters with a remarkable re-creation of the way life was lived thousands of years ago, rendering the terrain, dwelling places, longings, beliefs, creativity and daily lives of Ice Age Europeans as real to the reader as today's news.
About the Author
Jean M. Auel, whose novels about prehistoric life have won acclaim for their inspired storytelling, meticulous attention to detail and historic accuracy, has written the highly anticipated sixth and final book in the phenomenally bestselling Earth's Children series. Auel's Earth's Children is one of the most popular and celebrated series in publishing history, as Ayla's journey begins with the groundbreaking first novel, THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR. Continuing with THE VALLEY OF HORSES where she meets Jondalar, her future mate, and THE MAMMOTH HUNTERS, Ayla and Jondalar's epic journey progresses through Ice Age Europe in THE PLAINS OF PASSAGE until they reach Jondalar's home, in THE SHELTERS OF STONE. With THE LAND OF PAINTED CAVES, Jean Auel gives fans the finale they have been looking for. It is a brilliant achievement by one of the world s most beloved authors. Her extensive factual research has earned her the respect of renowned scientists, archaeologists and anthropologists around the globe. She was made an Officer of the Order of Arts & Letters by the French Minister of Culture and Communication in 2008.
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We have hundreds of customers lining up for this one, the final in the prehistoric
Earth's Children series. Whether you are a new comer to Ayla or a devotee from the 80s, this has "winner" written all over it.
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Reviewed By Toni Whitmont, Booktopia Buzz Editor
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Earth's Children is in the top five series in the world. It has been gathering fans since the publication in the early 1980s of The Clan of the Cave Bear. It has been a long, long wait since the last episode, The Shelters of Stone, which was absolutely lapped up by readers in 2002 and which continues to sell steadily.
Finally, Jean Auel has concluded her masterwork. The final book in this compelling series about life thousands of years ago is almost here.
The Land of Painted Caves will be released world-wide on March 29.
Make no mistake - this is going to be an absolute publishing sensation.
