With the great sword Caliburn in his hand and Merlin the enchanter at his side, Arthur comes out of hiding to claim the crown he was born to wear. Merlin, Arthur's protector, sees the glories and horrors that await the new king . . . and to save him Merlin musters all his power to weave one last enchantment. He is showing signs of age and he gradually realises he is losing his powers of prophecy and clairvoyance to a younger generation. But he is able to accept this because he knows that they will be at the service of his beloved monarch whose fabled victories, marriage and the building of Camelot shine through these pages.
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'An absorbing and haunting novel' (Daily Mail )
'A fascinating novel, a richly woven tapestry presented with a vividness that brings the characters from myth to real life' (Evening Standard )
'Mary Stewart, enchantress . . . an ability to evoke a situation, a mood or a season with a few phrases of prose that are almost verse' (Daily Telegraph )
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'A fascinating novel, a richly woven tapestry presented with a vividness that brings the characters from myth to real life' (Evening Standard )
'Mary Stewart, enchantress . . . an ability to evoke a situation, a mood or a season with a few phrases of prose that are almost verse' (Daily Telegraph )
'A perfect trip out of the present.' (New York Times Book Review ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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What pleasure Mary Stewart has given us over the years and this series about the life and times of Merlin, the magician who was chief adviser to the legendary King Arthur, is no exception. How wonderfully Stewart is able to weave her magic in the myth that surrounds the era of Camelot. Best to read the two earlier episodes in this saga first though. These are dateless and enduring but remember it is only fiction.
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By Robbie Swale
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The third book in Mary Stewart's brilliant Merlin Trilogy, The Last Enchantment will not disappoint. It picks up where the previous two novels left off, following Merlin The Enchanter as he guides a young Arthur through the beginnings of his reign, the troubles with his sisters, battles with the Saxons, and intrigue in plenty.
The beauty of Stewart's work here, is that she ties Merlin - a character who is synonymous with magic - to a world in which, although magic features, Merlin is a man. He gets by on wit and luck as often as by magic, and is a thoroughly enjoyable character to read about. She also brings links (as close as she can) to real places and real events, making this a volume which gives you some clue as to how it might have been. Or at least how it should have been.
If you have read The Crystal Cave and the Hollow Hills, you won't be disappointed. If you haven't start there and work your way here for maximum enjoyment. If you've read the books before, then pick them up again - I just have after four or five years, and they are just as good a second time round!
The beauty of Stewart's work here, is that she ties Merlin - a character who is synonymous with magic - to a world in which, although magic features, Merlin is a man. He gets by on wit and luck as often as by magic, and is a thoroughly enjoyable character to read about. She also brings links (as close as she can) to real places and real events, making this a volume which gives you some clue as to how it might have been. Or at least how it should have been.
If you have read The Crystal Cave and the Hollow Hills, you won't be disappointed. If you haven't start there and work your way here for maximum enjoyment. If you've read the books before, then pick them up again - I just have after four or five years, and they are just as good a second time round!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Selikow
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The third in Mary Stewart's extremely enchanting and brilliant Merlin trilogy, this book is like it's predecessors extremely engaging, magical, thrilling, absorbing and holds you interest. The passion, intrigue, romance, emotion, and the panoramic sweep of events holds your attention throughout
It begins at the beginning of Arthur's reign in Dumpeldyr in Scotland, where King Lot and Arthur's wicked half-sister Morgause reign and sexual encounter with Morgause.... Following the narrative through the eyes of Merlin the enchanter,Merlin's role as Arthur's right hand man and spy at large. It covers the events of the building up of Arthur's kingdom,the struggle against the invading Saxon hordes and Merlin's efforts to contain the ambitious lords who covet the throne. Central to the novel are the wicked plots of Arthur's half-sister , and most now contend with her bastard son Mordred, who the great clairvoyant Merlin has foreseen will be the death of Arthur.
Finally the book takes us to Merlin's retreat at Applegarth and Bryn Myrddin where he apprentices a beautiful and intelligent young girl Niniane (Nimue) and finds love with her in his old age. Nimue is to be trained in Merlin's powers before Merlin retires the Crystal Cave and lives the happy life of a hermit.
The total effect creates a compelling and spellbinding epic which serves as an imposing example of the author's enthusiasm for her subject as well as an intriguing look into 5th century Britain through the author's skill
It begins at the beginning of Arthur's reign in Dumpeldyr in Scotland, where King Lot and Arthur's wicked half-sister Morgause reign and sexual encounter with Morgause.... Following the narrative through the eyes of Merlin the enchanter,Merlin's role as Arthur's right hand man and spy at large. It covers the events of the building up of Arthur's kingdom,the struggle against the invading Saxon hordes and Merlin's efforts to contain the ambitious lords who covet the throne. Central to the novel are the wicked plots of Arthur's half-sister , and most now contend with her bastard son Mordred, who the great clairvoyant Merlin has foreseen will be the death of Arthur.
Finally the book takes us to Merlin's retreat at Applegarth and Bryn Myrddin where he apprentices a beautiful and intelligent young girl Niniane (Nimue) and finds love with her in his old age. Nimue is to be trained in Merlin's powers before Merlin retires the Crystal Cave and lives the happy life of a hermit.
The total effect creates a compelling and spellbinding epic which serves as an imposing example of the author's enthusiasm for her subject as well as an intriguing look into 5th century Britain through the author's skill
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Wonderful blend of legend and history
The third book of Mary Stewart's Arthurian saga. As in the previous two volumes, Merlin is the narrator, picking up the story where "The Hollow Hills" left off, on the night of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dolphin
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Poor cover
Certainly not "Good" condition. There is no dust jacket but that would not matter if the hard cover was decent. However it is not, it is very clearly old and marked. Read more
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Haunting and evocative
The Merlin Trilogy perfectly captures the tensions and dynamics of the Arthur myths without ever resorting to turgid and boring. Read more
Published on 19 May 2007 by D. Adamson
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The Last Enchantment
it about king arthur was being crown and how he rules the britain. He have fights many battle and had won alot of battle. Read more
Published on 9 April 2000
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