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Name: Arthur
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Stephen R. Lawhead

Set in a time of conflict and ambition in early Britain, Stephen R. Lawhead’s "Arthur" traces the rise of a lowborn boy—born of Uther and called unfit to rule—who becomes king through prophecy and the tutelage of the mystical sage Merlin. Known as Pendragon, Arthur, the Island’s Mighty King, is destined to bring peace and prosperity to a land torn by violence, greed, and war. Yet his reign is tested when he must make the ultimate sacrifice to save the one he loves most.

First publish date: 1989

Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy

Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead

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