The Eagle and the Sword - Softcover

Attanasio, A. A.

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061092983 ISBN 13: 9780061092985

Publisher: Harper Prism, 1997

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As young Arthor journeys to Camelot to claim his glorious destiny, Merlin is dismayed to discover that his legendary charge is a bloodthirsty youth whose only joy is killing, unless his life can be transformed by a magical sword to be pulled from the star-stone at Creation's heart. Original.

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Merlinus has fostered the future king of Britain with Kyner, a Celtic chieftain, protected by obscurity from the jealous hatred of the sorceress Morgeu. As Arthor [sic] grows to manhood, though, he becomes a twisted creature, loving violence and hating himself. What kind of king will he be? A chance journey leading to woodland encounters shapes his character and settles his destiny.

Arthor's story is a single thread in a vast, complex web of gods, demons, angels, a sorceress, a unicorn, a carpenter with a wish, a dragon, Saxons, an impoverished Aquitanian lady with a secret weapon, battle-hardened Celtic chieftains and treacherous Roman nobles, knights, warring religions, and fairies. A. A. Attanasio's metaphysics, marvels, and magic will keep your interest and suspense high.

About the Author:

A. A. Attanasio is the author of The Wolf and the Crown, The Eagle and the Sword, The Dragon and the Unicorn, Solis, Kingdom of the Grail, Hunting the Ghost Dancer, Wyvern, Radix, and The Moon's Wife. He lives in Hawaii.

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