Cheryl R. (Spuddie) -
Third of the Arthurian legends Warlord historical fiction trilogy in which Derfel Cadarn, Arthurs one-time second in command and now a monk, completes the tale of what happened to Arthurwho never was a king, though he should have been.
Its 530s A.D. in Britain, and the Saxons are on the prowl again, trying to gain more land. Arthur still stands behind his promise to Uther that he would support Mordred as Britains king, and it does nothing but gain him trouble. Hes also trying to recover from Guineveres betrayal and is not himself. The story is told of what happens to Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Nimue, Lancelot and to Derfel himself to some degree.
I absolutely loved Cornwells take on the whole Arthurian legend, treating it as more historical fiction than fantasy and telling a plausible tale of what could have been the basis for the whole King Arthur/Camelot legends. Excellently wonderful, and this whole series is staying on my Keeper shelf.
Its 530s A.D. in Britain, and the Saxons are on the prowl again, trying to gain more land. Arthur still stands behind his promise to Uther that he would support Mordred as Britains king, and it does nothing but gain him trouble. Hes also trying to recover from Guineveres betrayal and is not himself. The story is told of what happens to Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin, Nimue, Lancelot and to Derfel himself to some degree.
I absolutely loved Cornwells take on the whole Arthurian legend, treating it as more historical fiction than fantasy and telling a plausible tale of what could have been the basis for the whole King Arthur/Camelot legends. Excellently wonderful, and this whole series is staying on my Keeper shelf.
Peter C. (petechamlee) - , reviewed Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (Warlord Chronicles/Bernard Cornwell, 3) on
Not one of Cornwell's best efforts, the book seemed to drag on a bit. Fit nicely into the scheme of the novels he wrote on that era though.
