Book One of the Pendragon's Banner Trilogy. The Arthurian legend retold by USA Today bestselling historical fiction author Helen Hollick. Arthur - the boy who became a King... who became a legend. 450 AD, and Britain is in chaos. Arthur, the next Pendragon, is to serve a hard apprenticeship before he can take his rightful place as King.
Pendragon's Banner Series
This saga delves into the legendary origins of Britain during a tumultuous period following King Uthr Pendragon's fall. It chronicles the rise of young Arthur, a chosen leader destined to unite a fractured land and reclaim the kingdom's lost glory. The series masterfully blends historical drama, myth, and the personal struggle for power, love, and justice in a dark age.
Recommended Reading Order
Unter dem Banner Pendragons
- 586 pages
- 21 hours of reading
Shadow of the king
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Arthur Pendragon is dead, or so it is thought on the battlefields of France. His widow, Gwenhwyfar, left at Caer Cadan with their small daughter, faces overthrow by the powerful council headed by Arthur's uncle. But events in Europe mean that a mightier battle on Arthur's territory is ahead.