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Relating the journey toward the final days of Arthurian legend, the story follows the inevitable downfall that shapes history: the plotting of Mordred, the accusations against Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot, and the collapse of Camelot and its Round Table. Set against the backdrop of the epic legend, this juvenile retelling invites readers to explore the consequences of ambition, betrayal, and the fragile bonds that support a kingdom.
Themes such as loyalty, honor, and the complex interplay of power and personal ambition are woven into the narrative, revealing how individual actions can lead to the unraveling of an entire realm.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Rosemary Sutcliff
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