The Shattered Chain

About “The Shattered Chain”

The 1976 novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley explores a world where only women can access the power of the matrix and secret sciences that protect Darkover from Terran control. Despite this power, women are generally treated as property. However, the Free Amazons are seen as equals to men, and their role is essential in resolving the conflict between Terrans and Darkover. The story centers on the importance of this group in shaping the future of the planet.