Arthurian Literature

From a snowbound inn, high in the Alps, four unlikely allies will turn against the might of Byzantium to secure the English throne for Richard, duke of Gloucester, and make him Richard III. A noble Byzantine mercenary. A female Florentine physician. An ageless Welsh wizard. And Sforza, an uncanny duke. Together, they will alter the fate of millions.

Kat Howard has already been called a “remarkable writer” by Neil Gaiman, and her “dark and enticing” (Publishers Weekly) debut novel, Roses and Rot, was beloved by critics and fans alike. Now you can experience her collected shorter works, including two new stories. In these stories, equally as beguiling as her novels, Howard expands into the enchanted territory of myths and saints, as well as Arthurian legend, with a novella set upon a college campus, retelling the story of King Arthur through women’s eyes.

Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's audiobook that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in Northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird.

A warrior to a dying king discovers a destiny he never imagined. The first novel in the bestselling The Cloud Warrior Saga. Part 1 - First Warrior Lacertin has served his king faithfully for decades, but has failed on his final mission for him. When he returns to the kingdoms, he discovers a dark secret to the king’s illness, and the only person who can truly help him hides a secret of her own. Lacertin must decide how much he will sacrifice for the people he cares most about. Part 2 - Servant Trapped in Incendin and tormented while searching for answers, Lacertin is rescued by a ...

It’s the beginning of the summer holidays when Arthur and his friends, Nick and Tamar, find themselves sucked into a new world packed with fantasy and danger. Who is the terrifying Crow Man? What does he want? Why is there an invisible spy? And how can a book turn its own pages? As Arthur’s destiny beckons, the trio discover the reality of time travel, ruthless rivals, and unlikely allies.

Der mächtige König Artus hat die besten Ritter an seiner Tafelrunde auf der Burg Camelot versammelt. Erec und Lanzelot, Tristan und Parzival, Iwein und all die anderen kämpfen um Ruhm, Liebe, Ehre und Anerkennung. Einen ganz besonderen Platz an Artus Hof nimmt jedoch der Magier Merlin ein, der mit seinen geheimnisvollen Kräften Artus zur Seite steht, aber auch immer wieder in die Geschicke seines Herrschers als auch seiner Getreuen eingreift.

If you think it's all good deeds and stuffy politeness over at Camelot, you're wrong! Most people don't know this, but things are pretty bad right now. King Arthur's in jail, Merlin's gone missing, and there's a cruel demon in charge. Seriously! Now it's up to young Leonard, a page to a poor but kind knight, to set things right - even if that means going on a dangerous quest, outsmarting hungry monsters, or risking his life to make friends with a bunch of grumpy dragons.

In this, the second volume of his Tales of King Arthur series, Hudson Talbott masterfully retells the saga of Arthur's early days as leader of Britain, his building of Camelot, and the dedication of the Round Table--a unique brotherhood of knights devoted to unity and peace.

King Arthur rules his realm from the shining castle of Camelot. Arthur relies on the wisdom of his wife, Guinivere, and on the bravery of his Knights of the Round Table. But dark forces are at work in Camelot. Enemies in Arthur's midst seek to take his throne. Rumors about Guinivere and Arthur's best knight and friend, Lancelot, set in motion a terrible conflict. Will Arthur fight to restore the peace in his kingdom, or is this the end of Camelot?

Qui ne connaît Merlin ? Il se joue du temps qui passe, reste jeune et beau, vif et moqueur, tendre, pour tout dire Enchanteur. Et Viviane, la seule femme qui ne l'ait pas jugé inaccessible, et l'aime ? Galaad, dit Lancelot du Lac ? Guenièvre, son amour mais sa reine, la femme du roi Arthur ? Elween, sa mère, qui le conduit au Graal voilé ? Perceval et Bénie ? Les chevaliers de la Table Ronde ? Personne comme Barjavel, qui fait le récit de leurs amours, des exploits chevaleresques et des quêtes impossibles, à la frontière du rêve, de la légende et de l'Histoire.

“The historical details become the ingredients in the alchemist’s recipe, and Swope is a credible alchemist. All the characters we expect from Arthurian lore are here in all their glory. Swope then works his own magic, crafting a saga that is an enjoyable read, faithful to its historical roots.” –Karen K. Brees, author of Crosswind Dark Age Monarch: Uther Pendragon blends Arthurian legend, historical fact, and elements of fantasy to re-imagine the landscape of Britain under siege following the exodus of the Roman Empire in 410 CE. A prequel to the best-selling Dark Age Monarch: The ...

Sinead is on holiday from Ireland, visiting a castle in England. There, the famous sword Excalibur is on display, and tourists flock to have their picture taken trying to pull it out of the stone. Astonishingly, when it comes to Sinead's turn, the sword comes free. Soon the crowds are shouting, "All hail Queen Sinead!"

Tom thinks he's just an ordinary teen, but then his grandfather disappears, and things become weird. When he's summoned to the Other by Vivian, the Lady of the Lake, he finds he has links to a past he thought was myth. He has to wake King Arthur from his long sleep on Avalon. Caught between wanting to find his grandfather and wanting to wake King Arthur, he grows increasingly frustrated. With time stacked against him, he heads to Avalon, but the journey is harder and more dangerous than he expected. Will Tom have the strength to find Arthur and negotiate the dangers of the Other?

Modern-day Camelot. Where knights no longer carry swords. Magic is dangerous. And those who seek control are not to be trusted. Sixteen-year-old Morgan le Fay is a fire user. An ordinary girl with an extraordinary skill, she has the ability to create and command fire at will. Her dream is to become the Maven - the right hand of the future King Arthur. In the chance of a lifetime, Morgan is selected to join Arthur's Round, an elite group of young magic users from which the new Maven will be chosen.

With Excalibur at hand, the newly engaged royal couple ascends the throne of Camelot. An uneasy peace settles over the art deco skytowers of the bustling Avalonian metropolis, but not all assent to their rule. A faction of Lords from the northern frontier threaten to break away. The chaos leaves Arthur, Guinevere, and the knights scrambling to rebuild support and consolidate power.

In a contemporary world where hospitals verge on chaos, "The Matter of Medicine" transplants the timeless tale of King Arthur into the harried hallways of Camelot Hospital. Arthur, an unassuming intern, stumbles upon Excalibur—a mystical stethoscope entrenched in an stone doctor's bag. With it, he unravels medical mysteries that confound his peers.

The daughter of the steward of Cambryn, Lynet has seen the damage that following one’s heart can do. Now the threat of war looms over her land. Desperately searching for a way to restore peace to her home and honor to her family, Lynet and her sister decide that Lynet will seek the help of the last heir to the ancient royal house of Cambryn: the High Queen Guinevere.

Potente maga dotata della Vista, Morgaine ha sempre avuto la capacità di scrutare nella mente delle persone e di conoscere i loro pensieri. Ora, in là con gli anni e in pace con il mondo e con se stessa, ha deciso di ripercorrere la propria vita e di narrare l'epica storia dell'ascesa e della caduta di Camelot. E ha scelto di farlo non attraverso le gesta eroiche dei cavalieri della Tavola Rotonda, ma attingendo a ciò che il suo potere le ha permesso di conoscere, per dare finalmente voce alle donne.

Cerca de Camelot y sus campos de cebada se halla una solitaria isla bordeada de lirios. Allí, aislada en una torre, vive la dama de Shalott. La joven sabe que sobre ella pesa una maldición y sucederá algo horrible si alguna vez se asoma al exterior. Así, pasa las horas tejiendo día y noche, contemplando el mundo a través de un espejo por cuyas mágicas visiones conoce a la corte del rey Arturo.

Sie kämpften für den Traum eines geeinten Britanniens. König Arthur ist tot. Längst vergangen sind die Tage, da sich die Fürsten Britanniens unter seinem Schwert Excalibur vereinten. Das Land ist ohne Herrscher. Marodierende Banden ziehen umher, die Bevölkerung hungert. In einem abgelegenen Kloster in den Sümpfen von Avalon bereitet sich ein junger Novize auf das Leben als Mönch vor. Doch als die Bogenschützin Iselle und der alternde Krieger Gawain in sein Leben treten, muss er sich seiner wahren Bestimmung stellen.