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The sundering flood

William Morris (1897)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages264 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads3.93/5 (145)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

KidnappingWarViolence

Heroine archetypes

Kidnapped / Missing Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

QuestChosen One

Synopsis

In his final novel, Morris draws upon Icelandic lore to tell a tale of two lovers, Osberne and Elfhild, separated by a broad river. When Elfhild vanishes from the riverbank, Osberne takes up his magical sword Boardcleaver and begins a desperate search. He soon finds himself battling a tyrannical king in the service of rebel knight Sir Godrick of Longshaw, but Osberne can never forget the quest for his lost love. A captivating blend of chivalric romance and wizardry.

Is The sundering flood appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This classic fantasy features moderate medieval combat violence (swordplay, battles) but no sexual content or strong language. Suitable for teens comfortable with traditional quest narratives and archaic prose style.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include kidnapping, war, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens who love medieval quests with magical swords and noble knights will enjoy Osberne's heroic journey to rescue his lost love.

Tags

Historical FantasyChivalric RomanceArthurian Influence