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Set against a backdrop of plague and pestilence, Stephen R. Lawhead’s *Pendragon* follows a young king as he must prove his greatness and stand alone against a formidable adversary. Alongside Arthur, his most trusted counselor—an early incarnation of Merlin—undertakes a mystical journey through his extraordinary past, testing his own resolve. Together they fight for immortality and the honor of the name Pendragon.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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