Books like Merlín by Stephen R. Lawhead
Born of a druid bard and an Atlantean princess, Merlin grows into a prophetic warrior blessed with song and foresight. Amidst the chaos of chieftain greed and barbarian invasions, he becomes a revered, feared and sometimes reviled figure. Known alike for his wisdom and power, Merlin prepares the conditions for the momentous event that will unite the Isle of the Mighty: the arrival of Arthur Pendragon, the Lord of the Kingdom of Summer.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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