Haunted by his mother's evil Darkness, Gwalchmai wields a sword of great magic and strives to serve the Light and his king, Arthur Pendragon, as civilization dies and men fight a noble battle against evil. Reprint.
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'Intellingent and imaginitive ... even the magic convinces.' --Mary Renault, author of The King Must Die
'A welcome new light on the horizon of popular Arthurian legend ... delightful ... a strong sense of love and mysticism ... a ripping adventure tale.' --Booklist
'Will appeal to those who have enjoyed Tolkien's works.' --Library Journal
Gillian Bradshaw was born in Falls Church, Virginia, and graduated from the University of Michigan, where she won the Hopwood Award for Hawk of May. She is the author of 25 other novels.
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Paperback: 7" x 4¼". Condition: Very Good: Light signs of wear. Cover Art: Kevin Tweddell (illustrator). 1981 Edition. © 1980: 1st in the 'Down The Long Wind' series of books. 2nd printing of 1981 edition:- Synopsis: Gwalchmai is the son of the warrior King of the Orkneys and the cold, beautiful witch-like Queen Morgawse. His lack of ability as a warrior sends him to his mother for help and he is drawn helplessly into her dark spells until his soul rebels and he flees, pursued by her demons of the night. Then his long journey begins - to the Blessed Isles, the magical lands of Sidhe where Lugh of the Long Hand bestows him with wondrous gifts - then to join King Arthur. He shares the battle to regain Britain from the marauding Norsemen - and fights on another plane too against the forces of darkness:- Review(s): "A triumph" - New York Book Review:- (original cost £1.95). Seller Inventory # 12.001.00335
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