It’s become obvious to the great Donier that Ayla is very talented and the Zelandonii definitely see her as a leader – not just because she can control horses and a wolf, but because her healing powers are known between all Caves.Īs moons go by and storytellers perform tales of the Wolf who loved a Woman, Ayla’s knowledge grows. It’s a high honor for anyone, but Ayla’s appointment as acolyte of First Among Those Who Serve The Great Earth Mother is even more important because Ayla is a foreigner.Īs the Ninth Cave heads for Summer Meeting, the First decides that it’s time for Ayla’s Doni Tour, which is required of all Zelandonis. Auel who made her readers wait ten long years before giving us “The Land of Painted Caves”, the last installment of the Children of the Earth series.Īyla has come a long way from the frightened five-year-old who was saved from a Cave Lion and raised by the Clan.Ī mother again and mated with Jondalar, the man who brought her to the Ninth Cave, Ayla is studying to be a Zelandoni. And when it hits the shelves, you’re a reader possessed, unwilling to tear yourself away until you find out what happens, who dies, when’s the next book? You feel a little like a literary stalker, in fact, watching and waiting for the next book. Oh, sure, he has a new book out about every year or so – more, if she’s prolific with pen, but you’re not satisfied. Your favorite author doesn’t write fast enough.
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