La belle fauconnière

The rich fantasy world feels so immersive—did Marion Zimmer Bradley create a detailed lore bible, or did it grow organically during writing?

Her personal growth seemed intertwined with her adventures, making me wonder if this was a deliberate focus or just how the story unfolded.

Sometimes the plot felt fast-paced, but other times, the focus on characters slowed things down—was that intentional to deepen connections?