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22) King Arthur
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A retelling of the story of the boy fated to be the "Once and Future King," covering his glorious reign and his tragic, yet triumphant, passing. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
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Camulod chronicles volume 8
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Clothar, the son of a Frankish lordling, attends one of the few shools in Europe where logic and p hilosophy are taught along with battle techniques. He grows to manhood vowing to uphold the concepts of justice and righteousness.
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Once and future king volume 5
Pub. Date
[1977]
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The "last" chapter of The once and Future King," which tells how Arthur, Guenever, and Lancelot come to their ends.
26) Grail
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Pendragon cycle volume 5
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When plague comes to Britain, King Arthur, awed by the healing power of the Grail, is determined to build a shrine for the holy cup, but one of Arthur's most trusted men kidnaps Arthur's queen and steals the Grail, revealing the diabolical plot of the evil Morgian, Queen of Air and Darkness.
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Merlin's descendants volume 3
Pub. Date
c2001
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The glory of the Elizabethan Age is tarnished by the continuing religious conflict begun by Henry VIII. Griffin Kirkwood renounces his title, his lands, his love for the mysterious demon-ridden Roanna, and his magical heritage as a descendant of both King Arthur and the Merlin to become a Catholic priest in France. His twin, Donovan (his mirror image in face and form and rarely more than a thought away) shoulders the responsibilities willingly. He...
30) The Wicked Day
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Born of an incestuous relationship between King Arthur and his half sister, the evil sorceress Morgause, the bastard Mordred is reared in secrecy. Called to Camelot by events he cannot deny, Mordred becomes Arthur's most trusted counselor -- a fateful act that leads to the "wicked day of destiny" when father and son must face each other in battle. - from publisher description
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The Guinevere trilogy volume 2
Pub. Date
c2011
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In a country still reeling from the collapse of the Roman Empire, the young King Arthur and his wife Guinevere struggle to keep the barbarians at bay even as they establish the Fellowship of the Round Table. The spirited and outspoken Guinevere skillfully combats an accusation of planning to poison Arthur in a country simmering with unrest and scandal. But Guinevere's greatest battles are dangers Arthur cannot see-ones she'll have to fight on her...
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Merlin's descendants volume 1
Pub. Date
c1999
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"Her name was Arylwren - Wren to those she numbered among her friends. She was the child who should not have been, daughter of Myrddin Emrys - The Merlin - and Deirde - The Morrigan - high priestess of the Druids. Both had been promised to the gods, and Myrddin, gifted with prophecy from childhood, has been sworn to eternal celibacy in exchange for the Sight."--BOOK JACKET. "As a child Wren roamed the land with her father, the two welcomed everywhere...
33) Knight life
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Modern Arthur trilogy volume 1
Pub. Date
2002
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KNIGHT LIFE: Peter David has reworked his previous novel, KNIGHT LIFE (published fifteen years ago), to create the story of New York City's most surprising candidate for mayor: King Arthur. Fifteen years ago, the paperback publication of Knight Life heralded the debut of a major new talent on the science fiction and fantasy scene. Now, armed with more wit and wisdom than ever before, Peter David has reworked the novel dear to his heart-the story...
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[1991]
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Surrounded by traitors, trapped by destiny, Britain's spirited Queen Guinevere sees that the greatest dangers to Arthur's crown may lie within the walls of Camelot. An undeniable spark ignites between Guinevere and Lancelot, but a powerful enemy puts the Queen's loyalty to the ultimate test. As the heroes of the Round Table undertake the Quest for the Holy Grail, Guinevere's heartbreaking honesty, courage, and integrity will be challenged by those...
36) Taliesin
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Pendragon cycle volume 1
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A retelling of an Arthurian legend about the bard Taliesin and his love for Charis, the princess of Atlantis. The sequels are Merlin (1988, 1990), Arthur (1989, 1990), and Pendragon (1994).
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Guenevere trilogy volume 3
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A terrible darkness falls over Camelot and in the midst of the chaos appears a new knight, Sir Galahad. Barely fourteen, he may hold the key to the mystery of the stolen Hallows, which the Christians believe to be the Holy Grail. this completes the final cycle of the Quest for the Holy Grail and the fall of Camelot.
39) The Saxon Shore
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A historical novel on post-Roman Britain, describing the childhood of King Arthur as he trains for his role in uniting the clans of Britain. The story is narrated by his tutor, Merlyn, features action, court intrigues and romances
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Merlyn Britannicus, leader of the colony known as Camulod, is faced with the task of educating his young charge, Arthur, future King of the Britons. Fearing for the life of his nephew when an assassination attempt is thwarted, Merlyn takes Arthur and his boyhood companions Gwin, Ghilleadh, and Bedwyr to the ruins of a long-abandoned Roman fort far from Camulod. Once there, Merlyn realizes it's time for Arthur to become worthy of the sword he is destined...