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Synopsis
From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, from the bestselling Last Kingdom series In the Dark Ages, a legendary warrior arises to unite a divided land . . . Uther, the High King of Britain, is dead. His only heir is the infant Mordred. Yet each of the country's lesser kings seek to claim the crown for themselves. While they squabble and spoil for war, a host of Saxon armies gather, preparing for invasion. But no one has counted on the fearsome warlord Arthur. Handed power by Merlin and pursuing a doomed romance with the beautiful Guinevere, Arthur knows he will struggle to unite the country - let alone hold back the Saxon enemy at the gates. Yet destiny awaits him . . . Combining myth, history, and thrilling battlefield action, fans of Game of Thrones, The Last Kingdom, Conn Iggulden and Merlin will be captivated by this gripping epic. ___________ 'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell 'Spellbinding realism' The Times
Is The Winter King appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A gritty, historically grounded retelling of Arthurian legend featuring intense battlefield violence, political scheming, and mature themes of war and romance. Not suitable for younger teens.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, gore, and war.
Who'll love this
A brutal and thrilling Dark Ages take on Arthur, Merlin, and Guinevere for readers who want history over fairy tale.