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The Shadow of the King (Pendragon's banner) (Paperback)

by Helen Hollick (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 562 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (5 Nov 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099416220
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099416227
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 727,744 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The third in the "Pendragon's Banner" trilogy. Arthur is dead. His widow, Gwenhwyfar, left at Caer Cadan with their small daughter, faces overthrow by the powerful council headed by Arthur's uncle. But, unknown to her, events in France and Germany mean that a far mightier battle lies ahead.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Arthurian series ever!, 7 Sep 2001
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I have to agree with the previous reviewer. Helen Hollick has managed to create the best portrayal of Arthur, Guinevere and the rest of the characters that I have ever read. And again, I have read a lot (Arthurian legend being probably my favourite genre). I was glad that she chose to exclude Lancelot from the story although I did miss Merlin a little. The ending of this book is far superior to any other ending of this legend. The only other series that comes close is Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles although these are much darker and and concenrate on the battles. Helen Hollick's is a brilliant tale of Dark Age politics and humanity. You will not regret buying this book.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Arthur to top all Arthurs!, 12 April 2001
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By far the best version of the Arthur legend I have read so far - and I've read a few!

Helen Hollick combines fact with fiction to create a very real and credible Arthur. Her trilogy is packed with suspense, passion and pathos and is totally addictive! I defy anyone who does not fall in love with at least one of her beautifully developped and fully rounded characters, be it with her headstrong Gwenhwyfar or with her rugged Arthur.

Unlike most contemporary Arthurian novels, Helen omits the characters of Lancelot and Merlin, and rationalises the magical elements of the legend, one would think to the disappointment of the reader. Without a shadow of a doubt, however poor Merlin and Lancelot were not missed by me in the slightest, despite my being a lover of all these magical and romantic elements in previous novels.

'The Kingmaking', 'Pendragon's Banner' and 'Shadow Of The King' are all absolute 'musts' for anyone who enjoys a damn good read, and the sooner a film maker puts them on the big screen, the better!

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Arthur and Guinevere as it may have happened., 16 Mar 2001
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Don't read this book (or any of the trilogy) expecting a tale of mystery, magic and Merlin. Rather a historian's view of what the real Arthur and Britain in the post-Roman, pre-Saxon age might have been like. This is a time when Rome has deserted the British and the English are only just arriving from 'Germany' bringing with them upheaval and a constant struggle for power. A time when 1000 soldiers is considered a major force and tribal and ethnic loyalties are constantly shifting. As in real life many people are looking to the past and the glory of Rome while others want to look to the future. Not as clear a distinction as it sounds. Dirt, death, tragedy and a nicely dispassionate view of life and death keeps the books rocking along even though they are quite substantial. I did manage to put it down but it did certainly keep me popping back as often as possible.

If I did have one criticism it was that Guinevere (spelt in the more realistic Welsh fashion in this book) was possibly a little bit more of a modern feminist action hero than I feel reasonable. But then again what is a novel without a challenging interpretation of life and love.

I found it very interesting that the origin of the sword from the stone could be because the Latin for 'out of a stone' (ex saxo) is similar to 'from a Saxon' (ex saxone). Sounds reasonable!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Final entry in The Pendragon Trilogy
Shadow of the King takes up where Pendragon's Banner left off, as Britain is at peace and Arthur and Gwenhyfar live at Caer Cadon with their young daughter Archfedd. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Misfit

5.0 out of 5 stars the best ever
this is the last of a trilogy - the best EVER that I have read I was in tears at the end It's a big book but I read it through in three days - I just couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars An Arthur to top all Arthurs!
By far the best version of the Arthur legend I have read so far - and I've read a few! Helen Hollick combines fact with fiction to create a very real and credible Arthur. Read more
Published on 12 April 2001

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