The Road to Avalon (Rediscovered Classics)
by Joan Wolf
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Author: Joan WolfForeword: Mary Jo Putney
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-28
ISBN: 155652658X
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
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Book Review: A terrific retelling of Arthur's story
Summary: 5 Stars
This is just as engrossing as Mary Stewart's Merlin series...and that is saying a lot!! The problem with Arthurian stories is that most angles of the classic story have been done, in books and in movies. Stewart's series takes the point of view of Merlin, and develops his character in a way that has not been done before. Joan Wolf's book concentrates on Arthur as king, and the history of Britain in the 6th and 7th centuries. It imparts both a great deal of history (Saxon threat, for example) and it is probably the most romantic Arthurian telling yet. The fun part, is that though the character names are all there, you will not expect the way the events unfold.
Merlin is no magician, he's a Roman general. Mordred is responsible for Arthur's death..but this is a new take. No Lancelot, but there is Bedwyr, Arthur's right hand in battle, close friend, and yes he's Guenevier's lover. Morgan, Merlin's daughter, is the love of Arthur's life, for his entire life. This all made for a fantastic read, one that kept me up past my bedtime numerous times. The book is part of a trilogy focusing on this early British history, the final book being the story of Arthur the Great. The only down side to these books is that they are out of print. They are not hard to find used, but unfortunately they were printed at a time when Harlequin Romance covers were all the rage..it's rather embarrassing to read in public! I don't understand why such covers ended up on these books, they have some romance, but they are by no means romance novels.
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