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  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; 2 edition (1 Nov 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140232478
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140232479
  • Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 11.1 x 3.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,676 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The continuing story of Arthur, the second in a trilogy which began with THE WINTER KING. The novels bring Arthur and his world to vivid life. A man battling for his vision of the future in a brutal age, dragged down by suspicions and magics of the past, surrounded by intrigue, dependent on his skill at war and genius for leadership.

About the Author
Bernard Cornwell is the author of many historical thrillers, including the SHARPE series which was a highly successful television drama. He was born in London but now lives in America.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing second story in the trilogy, 1 Sep 2005
By Mr. Andrew Moore "lord derfel cadarn" (Worcestershire) - See all my reviews
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I am a fan of Bernard Cornwell's work but like the author himself, the Arthur trilogy is my absolute favourite. I must admit I am also a fan of King Arthur storiesand untill I read these novels, Mary Stewarts "Merlin" books were my absolute favouritesbut Cornwell is so vivid and realistic in his version that he puts you there.
Told by Derfel one of Arthurs warlords the story follows the years of the battles against the Saxons (the Winter King it's predecessor, followed the rise of Arthur and the way he unites the kingdoms of Britain)
Morte D'Arthur it aint, no middle age knights on horseback wearing plate armour and following the rules of chivalry. Instead, it is dark age Britain at it's dirtiest, bloodiest and liveliest. Romance, friendship, divided loyalties, no real good guys and bad guys (except the obvious traitors) and astory in which pagan and christians battle for religious supremacy to mirror the Saxon battles. Gritty realism in the shield wall and beyond.
Excellent, readit in sequence though.
Thanks for many hours of reading pleasue Bernard, I re read it often.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stirring stuff, 5 Jul 2004
By Mr. D. Lawrie "Mawhrin Skel" (UK) - See all my reviews
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The second book in the trilogy of Arthur books, and it seems a lot better than the first one. I say seems because I'm not sure if it is, the first one had all the exposition, setting the scene, characters and soforth, all of which made it a bit more difficult to get into.

This book had none of those problems as it leaps straight into the plot literally minutes after the ending of the first one, and from then on it rattles along at a good pace. A pace which goes up remarkably when Derfel (the narrator and effective lead) and Arthur, learns some truths about Lancelot the hard way. Obviously anyone who knows anything about the Arthur and his Round Table bollocks, knows that Lancelot was a git, so it's no big revelation that he actually is in the book, but as part of the overall plot it works remarkably well.

I have never read any of Cornwells Sharpe series, but I would be tempted if they are as well written as these books. I love the way he debunks the early Christianity of Britain, and slyly hints at Bishop "Mouselord" Sansum buggering his young disciple. He also draws in some other invented parts of the Arthurian myths such as the Round Table-which turns out to be small stone table from Roman times, already cracked and battered, it takes more of a beating, when all of the "knights" get bladdered and roll around fighting-and Camelot-no one place but the feeling of prosperity and good times that Arthurs rule engendered during peace.

Overall, it just made me want to read the final part of the set, to find out how everyone dies, although I never like to go straight into a sequel, I prefere to read a few different styles of book in-between. Anyway, extremely enjoyable.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The author of the Sharpe novels writes about Arthur, 5 Jun 1999
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"Enemy of God" is the second volume in Bernard Cornwell's Warlord Chronicles trilogy, it follows directly on from "The Winter King". The story is narrated by Derfel Cadarn, one of Arthur's warriors.

If you are expecting swords and sorcery in the traditional fantasy style you will be disappointed. Cornwell excels in writing about battles and in involving the reader in the bloody horrors of war. Each sword thrust is described, his warriors bleed curse and die, and at the end of a fight, the battle field is strewn with dead and dying men.

Magic is an important part of the tale. Everyone in the book believes in it, but the magical events can all be explained. Merlin is not a supernatural being but simply an old Druid trying to collect the thirteen Treasures of Britain.

In summary, the series is the most readable and certainly the most realistic telling of the legend of Arthur and "Enemy of God" is a powerful mixture of intrigue, magic and warfare.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Id as blud
I used to read cornwell books when I was 14 and I thought they were amazing.

Recently I picked up this book again and had a quick look through and realised why the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. T. A. Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Cornwell does it again
This is the second book in the Arthur series and Cornwell keeps up his amazingly consistant and high standards. Read more
Published 8 months ago by chuckles

4.0 out of 5 stars Enemy of sleep!
this trilogy held my attention, this book particularly with its indepth look at battles, territory and the like. Read more
Published 13 months ago by White Rose

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd part of the greatest Trilogy ever written
Continues on from The Winter King and skillfully handles many well known elements of the Arthurian legends such as Tristan, Lancelot and Guineveire's 'romance' and the Grail in a... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing continuation of a great saga
After the great "Winter King" here is the equally splendid second part of the trilogy. Bernard Cornwell managed to keep exactly the same very high level of storytelling and all... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Maciej K.

5.0 out of 5 stars the best Arthurian / Dark Age saga so far
This series of books is excellent. Much better than Sharpe (which I really enjoy as well).

The way fact, fiction and legend blend together is almost faultless. Read more
Published on 5 Jul 2007 by Mr. N. W. Maggs

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful
This trilogy is brilliant. This, the second of three, is as un-put-downable as the first and a great lead into the last which you will be compelled to read! Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2007 by JobbyJ

5.0 out of 5 stars Someone is Stirring the Cauldron
Bernard Cornwell is one of that rare breed of authors who are able to write convincingly on a broad range of subjects. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2006 by J. Chippindale

4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful stuff
I started this straight after finishing The Winter King and was not disappointed. This is more of the same first-rate story-telling. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2005 by Didier

2.0 out of 5 stars word-processor literature
The trouble with these books is that they have so obviously been churned out. You read them and they slip down without touching the sides. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2005

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