King Arthur: Dragon's Child (King Arthur Trilogy 1): The legend of King Arthur comes to life

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title King Arthur: Dragon's Child (King Arthur Trilogy 1): The legend of King Arthur comes to life
Authors and Contributors      By (author) M. K. Hume
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:528
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130
Category/GenreHistorical fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9780755348671
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
General
Illustrations Maps

Publishing Details

Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Imprint Headline Review
Publication Date 20 August 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The epic tale of the man destined to become Arthur, High King of the Britons. The Dark Ages: a time of chaos and bloodshed. The Roman legions have long deserted the Isles and the despotic Uther Pendragon, High King of Celtic Britain, is nearing death, his kingdom torn apart by the jostling for his throne. Of unknown parentage, Artorex in growing up in the household of his foster father Lord Ector. One day, three strangers arrive and arrange for Artorex to be taught the martial skills of the warrior; blade and shield, horse and fire, pain and bravery. When they return, years later, Artorex is trained in the arts of battle. The country is in desperate straits for the great cities of the east are falling to the menace of the Saxon hordes. Artorex becomes a war chieftain, and wins many battles that earns him the trust of his Celtic warriors. But if he is to fulfill his destiny and become the High King of the Britons, Artorex must find Uther s crown and sword. The future of Britain is at stake.

Author Biography

M.K. Hume is a retired academic and is married with two sons.

Reviews

Praise for M. K. Hume: 'Hume brings the bloody, violent, conniving world vividly to life...will appeal to those who thrill to Game of Thrones and other tales of intersecting, ever-warring, noble lineages * Kirkus Review *