Pendragon
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4.0 • 2 Ratings
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- $4.99
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- $4.99
Publisher Description
Please note: this novel runs to 50,000 words and 232 printed pages.
In a land ravaged by war the ageing Pendragon, Ambrosius Aurelianus, seeks a successor only to encounter the twin threats of the Saxon advance and treason. He places his trust in Arthur, a man torn between the defence of his country and the defence of the woman he loves.
Set in 497 A.D. Pendragon is based on ancient Welsh sources and includes many of the men and women who played a crucial role in Arthur's life: Bedwyr and Cai, Caradog and Cadwallon, Gwenhwyfar and Eleri. The story culminates in the Battle of Badon, a battle that shaped the Britain we live in today, a battle that placed Arthur's name in chronicles and histories, a battle that created a legend and a hero for all time.
Customer Reviews
Pendragon
Whenever I read a book like this one, I want to find out more about the people and historical time. While many books about Arthur turn the man into a legend, this one reworks the legend and defines him as a normal man.
The book has wonderful, vivid descriptions of people, places, and actions. The story brings the characters to life and gives you a glimpse into their personalities. You'll find many descriptions such as the following in the story:
"His lips were generous though lately little moved to humour while his complexion, pure and unblemished, spoke of marble. To his enemies he was a man carved of stone; to his allies he was a rock, his country’s foundation."
My only regret is that it covered only a short expanse of time--the events leading up to the battle of Badon. I would have enjoyed reading more about Arthur and his exploits. If you are a historical buff, you will want to read this book.