The Crystal Cave: 1 (Merlin) - Softcover

Stewart, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060548258 ISBN 13: 9780060548254

Publisher: Harper Voyager, 2003

Synopsis

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions. But destiny has great plans for this no-man's-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon . . . and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.

About this title

Review:

A deft colourful . . . re-creation of Merlin's early life (Sunday Times)

Vivid, enthralling, absolutely first-class (Daily Mail)

Her style is simple yet vivid, displaying a love of words and the sounds they make, and her story is poetically imaginative (Daily Telegraph)

Mary Stewart brilliantly recreates the Britain of the fifth century (Books And Bookmen)

A fascinating story which lays a firm hold on the imagination (The Scotsman)

Mary Stewart lightens the Dark Ages with legend, pure invention and a lively sense of history. (New York Times)

From the Publisher:

Hodder has introduced its Great Reads series to create a platform for the stunning titles in the backlist to reach a new generation of readers. All the books selected were huge bestsellers at the time of publication, and have stood the test of time. Though very different, they are all fantastic stories, peopled by wonderful vivid characters. They will sweep you away from this world to somewhere extraordinary.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Voyager
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060548258
• ISBN 13: 9780060548254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512