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After ascending to the throne, the newly crowned King Arthur must earn the loyalty of his subjects. Merlin, sensing imminent danger, takes action to safeguard Arthur from betrayal, assassination, or a forced marriage. Set in the Middle Ages of Great Britain, the story blends historical intrigue with the legend of Arthur and the roles of knights and kings.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Jane Yolen
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