The Hallowed Isle Book Four: The Book of the Stone
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0380805480 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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After years of conflict, Britannia finally knows peace and Artor reigns from his throne at Camalot. As Artor's painful absence grows longer, the land cries out for its champion -- and even the queen doubts his return. Only he can heal the land and reclaim the kingdom -- or else the hallowed isle will be ripped asunder once again.A darkness born and bred for revenge shadows the nation. With the rise of revolt home to a country in turmoil. Medraut, the son conceived by deceit, lusts for Artor's crown -- and his queen. Dreams of an empire draw the king to Gallia to battle again, leaving the sovereignty of the isle in Guendivar's hands. But one hope shines -- the Defender of Britannia.. But discontent rumbles through the kingdom. A new generation longs for the glory their fathers knew
Though it is the end of one age, spiritual and cultural traditions have been set in motion that will continue to guide Britain's destiny in the years to come. From School Library Journal YA-This volume concludes Paxson's series on the "Matter of Britain." The previous volumes focused on Merlin's life and his origins in prehistory; the Roman influences underlying Arthur's values; the role played by the Saxons; and the variety of spiritual traditions seeking to prevail in determining the fate of Britain. Menefee,
"Why isn't ridley scott making a movie of this???" according to A Customer. I don't even know where to begin. Of all the books I've ever read--and there have been many--involving king arthur, the fall of the roman empire, sub-roman britain, etcpaxson is one of those authors where I can just see the drama as it would unveil on the large screen cinema. Her twist on these characters is fresh and original, her female protagonists strong, intelligent, and uns. one of the greatest! Gonzalo Perez Benavides What's in a novel? A great novel has characters that live forever in our imagination, high tension of destiny and free will, gripping emotions, an inspiration that takes us to archetypal heights. The Hallowed Isle is that, and more. Diana Paxson retells the most loved and haunting romance of the Western Soul,the Arthurian cycle. The Sword, the Spear,the Cauldron,and the Stone, th. "The Hallowed Isle: The Book of the Stone" according to A Customer. I recently purchased The Hallowed Isle (The Book of the Sword, The Book of the Spear, The Book of the Cauldron, & The Book of the Stone. I am a major believer and admirer of King Arthur (Artor)and have read & own many books on him, fiction & non-fiction. I do believe that of all the fiction versions of his story I have read, Diana Paxson's is the best. She actually had me in tear