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Synopsis
Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. As he struggles to unite Britain and hold back the Saxon enemy, Arthur is embroiled in a doomed romance with beautiful Guinevere.
Is The Winter King appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this Arthurian retelling contains battlefield violence, political intrigue, and a doomed extramarital romance, though sexual content remains mild and non-explicit.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love King Arthur legends will appreciate this darker, more realistic take on his rise to power during Britain's chaotic Dark Ages.