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The Kingmaking

Helen Hollick

1994604 pagesabout 9–14 hours
1994
first published
  • 1994BCA · 604 pages · ENG
  • 1995St. Martin's Press · 604 pages · ENGISBN 9780312135331
  • 1995Mandarin · 646 pages · ENGISBN 9780749317591
  • 2009Sourcebooks, Inc. · ENGISBN 9781402227165
  • 2009Sourcebooks Landmark · ENG

This is the tale of Arthur flesh and bone. Of the shaping of the man, both courageous and flawed, into the celebrated ruler who inspired armies, who captured Gwenhyfar's heart, and who emerged as the hero of the Dark Ages and the most enduring hero of all time. Who was THE MANWho became THE LEGENDWe know as KING ARTHUR?"You are the Pendragon, rightful Lord of Dumnonia and the Summer Land; Lord of less Britain. By all that is right, you ought be seated where Vortigern sits…You ought to be King."Here lies the truth of the Lord of the Summer Land.This is the tale of Arthur flesh and bone. Of the shaping of the man, both courageous and flawed, into the celebrated ruler who inspired armies, who captured Gwenhyfar's heart, and who emerged as the hero of the Dark Ages and the most enduring hero of all time.This is the unexpected story of the making of a king — the legend who united all of Britain.Book One of the Pendragon's Banner TrilogyIncludes bonus reading group guide

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