The Kingmaking: Book One of the Pendragon's Banner Trilogy (Pendragon's Banner Trilogy, 1) - Softcover

Hollick, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1402218885 ISBN 13: 9781402218880

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark, 2009

Synopsis

"Compelling, convincing, and―ultimately―unforgettable."―Sharon Kay Penman, Bestselling Author of Devil's Blood

Who was THE MAN
Who became THE LEGEND
We know as KING ARTHUR?

"You are the Pendragon, rightful Lord of Dumnonia and the Summer Land; Lord of less Britain. By all that is right, you ought be seated where Vortigern sits...You ought to be King."

Here lies the truth of the Lord of the Summer Land.

This is the tale of Arthur flesh and bone. Of the shaping of the man, both courageous and flawed, into the celebrated ruler who inspired armies, who captured Gwenhyfar's heart, and who emerged as the hero of the Dark Ages and the most enduring hero of all time.

This is the unexpected story of the making of a king ― the legend who united all of Britain.

Praise for The Kingmaking:
"If only all historical fiction could be this good."―Historical Novels Review
"Helen Hollick has it all. She tells a great story "― Bernard Cornwell
"Hollick's interpretation is bold, affecting, and well worth fighting to defend." ―Publishers Weekly

About this title

From the Back Cover

It is a festive day in 450 A.D. when Uthr Pendragon's ships arrive at Gwynedd, the kingdom of his old ally Cunedda. Uthr has come to join Cunedda in a plot to oust the evil Italian tyrant Vortigern. He has brought with him many loyal to the Pendragon Banner, including Arthur, the son of a serving girl. In the chaos of the ending of the Roman empire, the British are left at Vortigern's mercy - until Arthur, protected since birth by a false identity, is revealed as the new Pendragon. Destined to lead the rise of the Saxons, Arthur must first endure a hard apprenticeship in the army of his enemy. Feisty and beautiful, Cunedda's only daughter Gwenhwyfar is captivated by Arthur from the moment they meet. Barred because of her sex from taking the oath of loyalty to the Pendragon Banner like her brothers, she pledges to Arthur an even greater gift: her undying love and unborn sons. Determined to fulfill his ultimate goals, regaining his kingship and marrying Gwenhwyfar, Arthur is put to the test when he and Gwen become pawns in a political triangle and he must choose between his kingship and the woman he loves.

About the Author

Helen Hollick lives in London, England with her husband, daughter, and a variety of pets, which include several horses, cats, and two dogs. She has two major interests: Roman/Saxon Britain and the Golden Age of Piracy—the early eighteenth century. Her particular pleasure is researching the facts behind the small glimpses of history and bringing the characters behind those facts to full and glorious life. She has an Honours Diploma in Early Medieval History and is co-scriptwriter for the movie project 1066.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1402218885
• ISBN 13: 9781402218880
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 592