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In this retelling of Arthurian legend, the youthful King Arthur seeks the noble sword Excalibur, which the Lady of the Lake entrusts to him. As part of his coronation, he pledges that he will prove worthy of the sword through courage and honor, setting the stage for his future reign and the challenges that lie ahead.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Hudson Talbott
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