The Winter King
byBernard Cornwell
Subenres: Epic FantasyHistorical Fantasies
From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, which is now a major television series on ITV. The all-star cast will include Iain De Caestecker, Stuart Campbell, Ellie James and Eddie Marsan.In the Dark Ages, a legendary warrior arises to unite a divided land . . .Uther, the High King of Britain, is dead.His only heir is the infant Mordred. Yet each of the country's lesser kings seek to claim the crown for themselves.While they squabble and spoil for war, a host of Saxon armies gather, preparing for invasion.But no one has counted on the fearsome warlord Arthur.Handed power by Merlin and pursuing a doomed romance with the beautiful Guinevere, Arthur knows he will struggle to unite the country - let alone hold back the Saxon enemy at the gates.Yet destiny awaits him . . .Combining myth, history, and thrilling battlefield action, fans of Game of Thrones, The Last Kingdom, Conn Iggulden and Merlin will be captivated by this gripping epic. 'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell'Spellbinding realism' The Times
Language
en
Published on
12/07/2023
Pages
517
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781405955348
Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy epic tales of heroism, historical fiction, and Arthurian legends.
Topics PowerSurvivalLove
MoodSuspenseful, Tragic, Epic
RomanceMajor Subplot
ViolenceModerate
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
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