An epic historical tale from the acclaimed award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff.
Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant struggles of the British against the Saxon invaders, the legends of King Arthur have been told in song and story since the middle ages.
An epic historical tale from the acclaimed award-winning author, Rosemary Sutcliff.Rooted in folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant strugglesof the British against the Saxon invaders, the legends of King Arthur have been told in song and story since the middle ages.When Percival comes to Camelot and Galahad sits in the Seat Perilous, as Merlin foretold, the quest for the Holy Grail scatters Arthur's Knights far and wide, bringing death to many and bitter disappointment to the great Lancelot . . .
Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.
Rooted in Celtic folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant struggles of the British against the Saxon invaders, the legends of King Arthur and his knights have been told in song and story since the Middle Ages. Rosemary Sutcliff, with her unique feel for Dark Age Britain, conveys all the mystique and mystery of golden age of Camelot in her entrancing triology, retelling with poetry and magic the ancient tales of great deeds. When Percival comes to Camelot and Galahad sits in the Seat Perilous, as Merlin foretold, the Quest for the HolyGrail scatters Arthur's knights far and wide, bringing death to many and bitter disappointment to the great Lancelot...
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