The Clan of the Cave Bear

Here is a novel of awesome beauty and power, a book that transcends time and space, a moving saga about people, relationships and the boundaries of love. Swept back to the dawn of mankind, we meet a very special heroine. Ayla, who takes sanctuary with the Clan of the Cave Bear. At first the men and women of the Clan mistrust this tall, blonde and very intelligent girl but gradually Ayla wins their confidence. And as she leads them in their struggle for survival, the Clan comes to worship Ayla. For in her blood flows the future of humanity. --back cover