Another favorite from MZB and her planet Darkover, also taking place in the Ages of Chaos. The wonderful and tragic tale of Dorilys Aldaran who has a dangerous strain of "laran" (mind powers) -- there is romance and warfare, and as always Bradley's fascinating portrait of a complicated society. The covers of these books, I have to point out, are a bit ridiculous and pulpy, but ignore that. The storytelling is great.