4.4
Excalibur A Novel of Arthur
From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, from the bestselling Last Kingdom series
'The best Arthurian legend I have ever read' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Bernard Cornwell is the best historical adventurist there is' 5***** READER REVIEW
'The pinnacle of historical fiction' 5***** READER REVIEW
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After rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak.
His Saxon enemies decide to strike before he regains his strength, plunging Britain into war. It will require all Arthur's leadership and military cunning to win this last battle.
But in this final struggle of the warlord, the intrigues of Mordred, now the adult heir to the throne of Britain, and the dark magic of the priestess Nimue could conspire to bring about Arthur's downfall.
Even his trusty blade Excaliber may not be sharp enough to save him . . .
________
From the epic and bestselling author who has gripped millions, Bernard Cornwell concludes The Warlord Chronicles, bringing the Arthurian legend to thrilling new life.
'A powerful and dramatic retelling of the Arthurian legend' Sharon Penman
'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell
FictionFantasyArthurianHistoricalMedievalFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
RELEASED2007
PUBLISHERPenguin UK
LENGTH496
LANGUAGEEN
Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is an English author of historical novels, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in London, England, to a Canadian airman father and a mother in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, he was adopted by a family in Essex belonging to the Peculiar People sect. Cornwell attended London University and worked as a teacher before joining the BBC, where he spent a decade, eventually becoming Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland. Bernard Cornwell is renowned for his long-running series of novels, including the *Sharpe* series about Napoleonic Wars rifleman Richard Sharpe, the *Saxon Stories* (also known as *The Last Kingdom* series), which explores the unification of England, the *Warlord Chronicles* set in Arthurian Britain, and the *Grail Quest* series, which delves into a 14th-century search for the Holy Grail during the Hundred Years' War. Cornwell has written historical novels primarily based on English history, in five series, and one series of contemporary thriller novels. A notable feature of his historical novels is an end note on how they match or differ from history. He has also written a nonfiction book on the battle of Waterloo. Three of his historical novel series have been adapted for television: the *Sharpe* series by ITV, *The Last Kingdom* by BBC, and *The Winter King* for MGM+. ([Source][1]) [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Cornwell
4.4
Excalibur A Novel of Arthur
From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, from the bestselling Last Kingdom series
'The best Arthurian legend I have ever read' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Bernard Cornwell is the best historical adventurist there is' 5***** READER REVIEW
'The pinnacle of historical fiction' 5***** READER REVIEW
________
After rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak.
His Saxon enemies decide to strike before he regains his strength, plunging Britain into war. It will require all Arthur's leadership and military cunning to win this last battle.
But in this final struggle of the warlord, the intrigues of Mordred, now the adult heir to the throne of Britain, and the dark magic of the priestess Nimue could conspire to bring about Arthur's downfall.
Even his trusty blade Excaliber may not be sharp enough to save him . . .
________
From the epic and bestselling author who has gripped millions, Bernard Cornwell concludes The Warlord Chronicles, bringing the Arthurian legend to thrilling new life.
'A powerful and dramatic retelling of the Arthurian legend' Sharon Penman
'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell
FictionFantasyArthurianHistoricalMedievalFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & MythologyAction & AdventureDragons & Mythical Creatures
RELEASED2007
PUBLISHERPenguin UK
LENGTH496
LANGUAGEEN
Bernard Cornwell (born February 23, 1944) is an English author of historical novels, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. Born in London, England, to a Canadian airman father and a mother in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, he was adopted by a family in Essex belonging to the Peculiar People sect. Cornwell attended London University and worked as a teacher before joining the BBC, where he spent a decade, eventually becoming Head of Current Affairs in Northern Ireland. Bernard Cornwell is renowned for his long-running series of novels, including the *Sharpe* series about Napoleonic Wars rifleman Richard Sharpe, the *Saxon Stories* (also known as *The Last Kingdom* series), which explores the unification of England, the *Warlord Chronicles* set in Arthurian Britain, and the *Grail Quest* series, which delves into a 14th-century search for the Holy Grail during the Hundred Years' War. Cornwell has written historical novels primarily based on English history, in five series, and one series of contemporary thriller novels. A notable feature of his historical novels is an end note on how they match or differ from history. He has also written a nonfiction book on the battle of Waterloo. Three of his historical novel series have been adapted for television: the *Sharpe* series by ITV, *The Last Kingdom* by BBC, and *The Winter King* for MGM+. ([Source][1]) [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Cornwell
