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A novel of Arthur as he really was.

In the first book of this exciting trilogy, author Helen Hollick brings to life Arthur Pendragon as he really might have been. Leaving behind the fairy-tale element of Merlin's magic and the improbable existence of Lancelot, Hollick instead transports the reader to the early years of Britain circa 455 AD and tells the Arthurian legend in a solid and believable way.

For one, Arthur does not pull a sword from a stone using superhuman strength; rather, he is named heir to Britain (if he can win it from the tyrant Vortigern) while standing near a "hallowed stone, the symbol of a warrior's strength and the chieftain's right of leadership." Later, a sword won in battle signals his place as Britain's King.

This is a story of harsh battles, secret treasonous plots, and the life-threatening politics of the dark ages of early Britain. Intertwined through it all is the often-tested love of Arthur and Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere in Welsh--her name as it really would have been) as they struggle to survive and conquer to see Pendragon become King.

"If only all historical fiction could be this good." --Historical Novels Review
"Helen Hollick has it all. She tells a great story, gets her history right and writes consistently readable books." --Bernard Cornwell
"Hollick joggles a cast of characters and a bloody, tangled plot with great skill." --Publishers Weekly

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A fast-paced, action-packed start to one of the best Arthurian series written.

I am looking forward to the next books in the series

Most impressive of all is Hollick's ability to lose the reader in her craft of storytelling. Scenes come alive, jumping off the page and engaging the reader.

Readers who enjoy historical romance with a hefty dollop of warfare stirred into a setting of barbaric splendor will find much to relish.

I happened to really enjoy The KingMaking and look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy. Grade A+.
With Hollick's imagination, knowledge and apparent passion, the author pulls the reader into the whirl of life, warring, revenge, loyalty and love.
Helen Hollick has made it pretty clear that she's thrown out the Arthurian legends and attempted to re-imagine this as it really would have been, using the original Welsh poems. I think that's awesome.

The realistic treatment of the subject matter is what sets this book apart.

Helen Hollick's writing is fantastic and the story is enthralling.

I found myself drawn back to the text anytime I put it down, anxious to read further, to discover what happened
From the Author:
Thankyou to everyone for your kind comments on my books, I very much appreciate your support and enthusiasm. Visit my website helenhollick.net for excerpts from all my novels and up-to-date information

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  • PublisherSourcebooks Landmark
  • Publication date2009
  • ISBN 10 1402218885
  • ISBN 13 9781402218880
  • BindingPaperback
  • Number of pages592
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