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Synopsis
Welcome to fifth century Britain: the Romans have left, the Saxons have invaded, the towns are decaying and the countryside dangerous. A young leader has forged a reputation as a both a warrior and a diplomat and supreme power is within his grasp. But Camelot does not exist; chivalry is nonexistent; betrayal and treachery are endemic. This is not the Arthur of legend. And neither is this Arthur's story.
This tale belongs to its grim narrator, Malgwyn ap Cuneglas, a man whose broken life mirrors the broken Roman roads that divide the landscape. Once a feared warrior, he should have lost his life when he lost his swordhand on the battlefield. But Arthur saved him, condemning Malgwyn to a half-life as a meagre scribe. But when a young woman is murdered and Arthur's reputation is threatened, Malgwyn is tasked with solving the mystery and safeguarding the stability of Arthur's newborn realm.
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A story of the factions that fought and plotted for supremacy, and it is the story of how one man, Malgwyn, is able to reclaim a life and dignity that seemed lost forever. Above all, it is a well-crafted, fine historical mystery Source: Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine
Turns a time-honoured historical legend on its head, creating a new mystery series steeped in Arthurian mythology Source: Booklist
A fascinating blend of history and fiction... sure to engage fans of both Bernard Cornwell and Ellis Peters Source: Library Journal
Political intrigue and ancient superstition loom large in this excellent mystery Source: Publishers Weekly
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A refreshing twist on Arthurian legend, this is the powerful beginning of a gritty Dark Age mystery series
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- PublisherCorvus
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0857890050
- ISBN 13 9780857890054
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages272
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