Books Based on the Arthurian Legends

recommended by Tristan Colson, software engineer and avid reader

The Crystal Cave (The Arthurian Saga, Book 1)

by Mary Stewart

Amazon readers say:

"Love how she made Merlin come to life in a realistic way."
"A stroy that makes you want to read until you finish."
"Wonderful view of Merlin."
"Lush, gorgeous retelling of a classic story."

512 page paperback |$10.17 |112 reviews

 
 

The Once and Future King

by Terence Hanbury White

Amazon readers say:

"Camelot comes alive!!!"
"One of the greatest medieval epics."
"A creative mix of hopes, dreams and imagination."
"Literature at its finest."

688 page paperback |$12.21 |325 reviews

 
 

Child of the Northern Spring

by Persia Woolley

Amazon readers say:

"Excellent imagery and well thought out...."
"Delighted to have found this title."
"Gwen as a teenager."
"This is the version of King Arthur I swear by..."

428 pages, used, starting at $0.01 |12 reviews

 
 

The Child Queen: The Tale of Guinevere and King Arthur

by Nancy Mckenzie

Amazon readers say:

"Full of adventure, passion, intrigue and emotion."
"Perfect for anyone who loves fantasy."
"The Child Queen is a spectacular and impressive work of art!"
"The Child Queen gives Guinevere her due."

used, starting at $0.01 |63 reviews

 
 

Hawk of May

by Gillian Bradshaw

Amazon readers say:

"Brilliantly characterised Arthurian retelling."
"A marvelously inventive retelling."
"If any book should be made into a movie it should be this!!!"
"One of the few books I've read more than once."

304 pages, used, starting at $0.10 |20 reviews

 
 

The Hawk's Grey Feather (Keltiad)

by Patricia Kennealy

Amazon readers say:

"King arthur with style."
"Wonderful new spin..."

400 pages, used, starting at $2.38 |3 reviews

 
 

Arthur

by Stephen R. Lawhead

Amazon says:
The legends of King Arthur come alive with a Christian world-view in these masterfully told adventures. These new editions contain new maps and other new material.

496 page paperback |$22.79 |32 reviews

 
 

The Skystone (The Camulod Chronicles, Book 1)

by Jack Whyte

Everyone knows the story of how Arthur pulled the sword from the stone, how Camelot came to be, and about the power struggles that ultimately destroyed Arthur's dreams. But what of the time before Arthur and the forces that created him? How did the legend really come to pass? Readers say "this book is a classic," "absolutely superb!" and "this maybe the greatest Arthurian novel ever."

352 page paperback |$14.35 |104 reviews

 

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