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    KING ARTHUR: Text from the international bestseller
    KING ARTHUR: Text from the international bestseller
    KING ARTHUR: Text from the international bestseller
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    KING ARTHUR: Text from the international bestseller

    By Rosalind Kerven

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    Text from the international bestseller, originally published as an illustrated book by DK. This was recommended by the American Library Association: "the legend of Arthur as you've never seen it"; attracted full-length features in the Sunday Times and the TES – and sold almost quarter of a million copies in 14 countries.

    A beautifully written retelling of the complete King Arthur story, brought dramatically, vividly and very readably back to life. Perfect for all ages from 9 to adult.

    Authentically based on the iconic medieval work, Malory's 'Morte d'Arthur', it covers all the important episodes:
    * The sword in the stone
    * How Arthur obtained the magic sword Excalibur
    * His marriage to the noble Guinevere
    * The coming of the Knights of the Round Table
    * Merlin and the Lady of the Lake
    * The evil enchantments of Morgan le Fay
    * Sir Lancelot's love affair with the Queen
    * The Quest for the Holy Grail
    * The last battle
    * The promise of Arthur as the 'Once and Future King'

    Reviews of the first edition:
    – "a delightful retelling of the story which manages to bring the story alive and captivate the reader" (Goodreads)
    – "This king Arthur book is amazing...although this is aimed at children as an adult King Arthur fan I think this is one of my best King Arthur books as it summarises the Malory version of the legends" (amazon.co.uk)
    – "I recommend this book to those who like Arthurian Mythology" (amazon.com)
    – "chronicles the legend...simply and accessibly... both entertaining and informative" (Dispatch Online)
    – "vividly brought to life" (Northwest Evening Mail)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTalking Stone
    Release dateFeb 4, 2019
    ISBN9781912924646
    KING ARTHUR: Text from the international bestseller
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    Rosalind Kerven

    Rosalind Kerven, “connoisseur of myths and folk tales” – The Independent, is a narrative folklorist and the author of over 70 books published in 22 countries. She has specialist knowledge of world myths, legends and folk tales and is on a mission to bring these wonderful old stories back to life for modern readers. Her bestselling titles include English Fairy Tales and Legends, Viking Myths & Sagas, Faeries, Elves & Goblins and Arthurian Legends. She lives in the Northumberland National Park. Her website is: workingwithmythsandfairytales.blogspot.com

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      KING ARTHUR - Rosalind Kerven

      Arthur

      Chapter 1

      THE SWORD IN THE STONE

      The old king was dead.

      The throne was empty, the crown unclaimed, and fear crept like a glowering storm-shadow across the land.

      Without a king, there were no laws. Without laws, the land was soon overrun by ruthless invaders and local warlords. Gangs of coarse men forced their way through the villages, stealing cattle and treasure, breaking down doors, snatching away children. Without a new king – a good, strong king – there was no hope, but only the promise of more darkness and more fear.

      Out of this darkness, through the secret paths of the Great Forest, a strange figure came walking, the figure of a wizard. His name was Merlin.

      This Merlin, he was as old as oak roots. He could catch the wind and weave it into poems; his black eyes could read the future and his spells could change it. He saw the future now as he walked towards it, a time of sunshine, gold and glory – the glory of a great new king. Merlin knew the name of that king and where he was hidden, for his own wizardry had overseen the boy’s birth and hidden him away from evil and danger. Now that boy’s time had come.

      Merlin stepped out of the forest. He was a tall, gaunt, long-bearded figure, muttering in strange tongues, wrapped in a grey cloak, bent against the driving rain. Leaving the trees behind him, he strode along the open road that led to the city of London.

      By the time Merlin reached the city walls, the road was swarming with tough, armed men brandishing spears and swords. They were all warlords, come to fight to death for the crown of Britain. It had been agreed that whoever could slaughter most of his rivals should become king.

      Dusk fell. Like a shadow, the old wizard slipped through the jostling warriors. The city gates opened at his whisper and he passed through them into the winding streets of London.

      There was no one about. Every door was bolted against the coming battle. Not a dog barked, not a child cried out; only the hoot of an early owl disturbed the nervous stillness. Merlin hurried on, towards the yard of London’s Great Church.

      He sat down there, and waited.

      The night passed uneasily, lit by neither moon nor stars. At last, morning came. A line of monks walked into the churchyard, on their way to prayer.

      Merlin rose and bowed to them; then he pointed across the yard. ‘My brothers,’ he called, ‘Over there – look!’

      They all turned.

      On the cropped grass in front of the church, something strange and marvellous had appeared. It was a huge slab of marble stone, with an iron anvil on its top. Thrust through both anvil and stone was a heavy, gleaming, beautiful sword.

      Some words were carved upon the marble stone in flowing golden letters:

      THE MAN WHO CAN PULL

      THIS SWORD FROM THE

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