Derfel returns to Dumnonia to find Mordred still alive and learns that he faked his injuries and plans to take revenge on both Derfel and Arthur. The narrative is written by a monk in the Christian monastery of Dinnewrac in the Kingdom of Powys in what is modern Wales. --People. After rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak. Try again. Derfel, having nowhere else to turn, goes to Morgan, now a Christian, who offers to remove the fever with her old pagan magic only if Derfel will agree to convert to Christianity and serve her husband, Sansum. In this last of the series, Arthur strives to unite Britain under one throne, while Merlin and Mordred bring down upon him the Druidic gods, who can be stopped only by Arthur's baptism into Christianity. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Please try your request again later. Cornwell's Guinevere has betrayed and left Arthur, while Lancelot too departs as both coward and traitor. Ceinwyn is saved and she converts to Christianity with Derfel, pledging to follow her man wherever he goes. Did I review it before? This item has a maximum order quantity limit. Arthur and his army, carrying Gwydre's banner, travel the sea to Dumnonia but, before they can escape her, Nimue catches up with them. Told through Derfel's eyes, we read about Arthur's downfall and disappearance. Arthur seeks peace, with the aid of his sword Excaliber. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Not just good, one of the best books ever written. Excalibur The third and final book in Bernard Cornwell’s series of tales of Arthur and his quest to build a better Britain. This book completes the three book series, the Warlord Chronicles, by Bernard Cornwell. At the last minute, they are joined by Sagramor and the last of his warriors. Readers of Mallory and other sources of Arthurian lore may be struck by their conflation of bloody savagery and Christian pieties. ?Wilda Williams, "Library Journal", Bernard Cornwell, in London geboren und in Wessex aufgewachsen, arbeitete lange Jahre erfolgreich als Reporter für das BBC-Fernsehen. "Medieval times burst to life in Cornwell's canny retelling of the King Arthur myth." From Bernard Cornwell the creator of the No. 1980 folgte er seiner amerikanischen Frau nach Cape Cod, wo er bis heute lebt und schreibt. With Cuneglas's death, Powys descends into chaos as several chieftains proclaim themselves king in opposition to the deceased ruler's son, Perddel. She kills Merlin as a sacrifice to the Sea Goddess, Manawydan, to destroy the fleet. I'm happy to join the armies of those who have discovered Cornwell'sArthurian reconstructions and love them! As he remains in the lands under Meurig's rule, Arthur becomes one of his tax collectors and soon comes to be known as the Governor of Siluria, as he uses his warband to solve disputes between Silurian chieftains and repel attacks from Demetia. Arthur takes his own warriors north to confront this new enemy and, after forcing him from Powys, he tracks Diwrnach on the Dark Road which leads to Ynys Mon and destroys his army. Ceinwyn - Derfel's common law wife, princess of Powys. Realizing they can no longer oppose Mordred and his army, the survivors head to Camlan where Merlin has arranged for a ship to take them away to safety. Although Arthur temporarily halts the invading Saxons at the battle of Mynydd Baddon (during which Lancelot meets a coward's death and Guinevere is reconciled with her husband), his dream of a unified Celtic kingdom is doomed. Hello Select your address Books Hello, Sign in. Excalibur A Novel of Arthur. In Deutschland wurde er bekannt durch seine Artus-Trilogie. The stories are narrated by Derfel, a Christian monk, recalling the Arthurian legend, in which he was a participant. Mordred reigns with a brutal hand, and Arthur sees his dreams of peace evaporate. Bernard Cornwell. Bernard Cornwell. Redemption links and Kindle Books cannot be resold. It was first published by Ballantine Books as the sixtieth volume of the Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in August, 1973, and has been reprinted a number of times since. In The Winter King and Enemy of God Bernard Cornwell demonstrated his astonishing ability to make the oft-told legend of King Arthur fresh and new for our time. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 December 2018. However, his efforts are undermined by Mordred's wife, Queen Argante, and Bishop Sansum, who has become the king's chief counsellor. The old king once again renounces his throne after the battle and Meurig returns to power. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur. At the same time, Mordred goes on war raids. The power of the Saxons in Britain is broken. Aelle asks his son to give him a warrior's death and Derfel obliges, despite his fear of his prophecy that 'a son will kill his father'. Please try again. This three-part saga of magic and bloodshed will grip readers from the first page of The Winter King, through Enemy of God, to the last page of Excalibur. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. The trilogy tells the legend of Arthur seen through the eyes of his follower Derfel Cadarn. Excalibur is the final book of the Warlord Chronicles trilogy and it maintains the excitement, intrigue, conflict and wonderful narrative the first two books led us to expect. First against what remains of the Saxons, reclaiming lands which become Dumnonia's new border in the east, and later in Broceliande against the Franks led by Clovis. In his new Arthurian novel, Cornwell (The Winter King) dramatizes the confrontation of Christianity?here depicted as the political tool of self-righteous brutes, opportunists and hypocrites?with the old religion of the Druids. Derfel, along with Ceinwyn and Guinevere, leads a group of survivors who are trapped at Mount Baddon. Fate of Wizardoms Boxed Set: An Epic Fantasy Series, Books 1-3 (The Wizardoms Epic ... Viking Lost: Epic Fantasy from the Viking Age (Saga of Souls Book 1) (English Edition), Spark City: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (The Spark City Cycle Book 1) (English Edition), Stealing the Light: A Medieval Fantasy (Dies Irae Book 1) (English Edition), Cinnamon Bun: A Wholesome LitRPG (English Edition). He buries Aelle according to Saxon rites and spares the lives of his men. The trilogy tells the legend of Arthur seen through the eyes of his follower Derfel Cadarn. She has also captured Merlin and tortured him into insanity to rip every last secret about being a druid from his mind. Next page. Arthur's army is almost entirely destroyed by the following storm and only his ship makes it to shore. Gwydre is eager to take the throne because he believes that he can be a better King than Mordred, and his father, Derfel, Sagramor and Issa all appear willing to support him. Derfel tries to avoid a succession issue and goes to Arthur who prepares his army to place his son on the throne. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. The tale is told by Derfel, now an old monk in the service of an illiterate and sadistic bishop who would punish Derfel if he knew what he were writing. However, Derfel casts the sword into the sea, ending Nimue's hopes of bringing back the Old Gods. Lancelot has joined the Saxons. The author still manages to surprise you, even if you know your Arthurian trivia. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Excalibur is the third and final book in The Warlord Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell. I practically didn't sleep until I finished it. The latter manages to retain his throne but he does not have enough men to hold Powys. It is also the tale of the reconciliation of Arthur, honest to a fault and tortured by his wife's betrayal, with Guinevere, extraordinary in her bravery, wisdom and forthrightness. Action, romance, tragedy,history - this novel has it all! Arthur has taken full control of Dumnonia and Guinevere is imprisoned. Tewdric is known as a saint for his actions at Mynyd Baddon and the Christians credit him with the victory. Merlin, the greatest of the Druids, believes that the ancient gods are deserting Britain, and that the invading Saxons can't be defeated without the gods' help. Excalibur: A Novel Of Arthur: Bernard Cornwell: 9780312185756: Books - Amazon.ca. great storyteller! The latter's wife, Igraine, was raised with stories of Arthur as he is portrayed in modern times. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur. This page was last edited on 9 February 2021, at 04:38. As Meurig's forces finish off the remnants of Mordred's army, Nimue arrives to claim Gwydre and Excalibur. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! They want land and are willing to take it through invasion and by wiping out the … Excalibur by Bernard Cornwell is the last in a series of three books, which deal with a fictionalized account of the legend of King Arthur in sixth-century Britain. Excalibur a novel of Arthur First published in 1997 Subjects Fiction, Kings and rulers, Arthur, in fiction, Britons in fiction, Great Britain in fiction, Britons, History, Arthurian romances, Adaptations, Kings and rulers in fiction, Legends, Rulers, Sixth century, Saxons, … Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (The Warlord Chronicles Book 3) (English Edition), Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (The Warlord, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. If Arthur existed (and I am quite certain he did) then he was probably the great British war leader who won the battle of Mount Badon. Mordred, while still king, has had his power stripped from him. Splendid, white-hot storytelling. Derfel manages to escape with the help of Taliesin, Guinevere's bard, but he learns that Issa has been killed and that Sagramor was defeated. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur. 6 Reviews. But at the heart of Excalibur--what makes the Arthurian legends eternally fascinating--is the larger-than-life company of heroes, from Sagramor the warrior to Taliesin the bard, Guinevere, Lancelot, and Arturus Rex himself. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The trilogy tells the legend of Arthur seen through the eyes of his follower Derfel Cadarn. But the promises he made then come back to haunt him after the years of peace and glory. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur by Bernard Cornwell (Paperback, 1998) at the best online prices at eBay! However, he refuses to lift Nimue's curse, saying that a part of him wants her to succeed where he failed. I HIGHLY RECCOMEND! See guidelines for writing about novels. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Merlin is preparing a pagan rite at Mai Dun that will bring the Old Gods back to Britain. “This tale of Arthur, my Lord, my friend and the deliverer of Britain.” Excalibur was utterly brilliant just like its predecessors. Merlin, the greatest of the Druids, believes that the ancient gods are deserting Britain, and that the invading Saxons can't be defeated without the gods' help. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Excalibur builds upon the solid foundations of the last two books, developing characters and plot to even further. Some might find it frustrating, but now I couldn't imagine it ending any other way. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? The old Excalibur set the mould for the Arthur of the Romances, but this takes "The King" in entirely an new direction. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur (A Novel of Arthur: The Warlord Chronicles) von Cornwell, Bernard bei AbeBooks.de - ISBN 10: 0140232877 - ISBN 13: 9780140232875 - Penguin - 1998 - Softcover Cornwell has given us a fascinating view of the minds of those destined to lose their land to the new invaders. Historical - Arthurian, Fiction / Historical, General, Fiction, Fiction - Historical, Adaptations, Arthur,, Arthurian romances, Great Britain, History, King, To 1066, Arthur, King, Merlin (Legendary character), Saxons, War, Sixth century Publisher New York : St. Martin's Press Collection inlibrary; printdisabled; internetarchivebooks; china Cornwell's attention to historical detail, his penchant for lively storytelling, and his vivid characters make this a good choice for all collections. The author provides exciting descriptions of … These Kindle Books can only be redeemed by recipients in your country. Excalibur is a 1973 Arthurian fantasy novel by American writer Sanders Anne Laubenthal. thank you, Bernard Cornwell. After contemorary Bosnia, Rwanda etc, those floods of refugees fleeing war and its ravages are chillingly real. (In the author's later books the Saxons are under attack from Viking immigrants). After the Battle of Camlan, Derfel and Ceinwyn go with Sansum north to a monastery in Powys where Derfel is protected from the bishop's wrath by the protection of King Perddel and, later, of his son, Brochvael. Despite Meurig's conquest of Dumnonia, Saxons continue to arrive in the weakened Lloegyr, greeted by Cerdic. Sansum has also been imprisoned because of his secret attempt to have Meurig seize the Dumnonian throne once Mordred dies. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? Enemy of God: A Novel of Arthur (The Warlord Chronicles Book 2) (English Edition), The Winter King: A Novel of Arthur (The Warlord Chronicles Book 1) (English Edition), Warriors of the Storm (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 9) (English Edition), War of the Wolf: A gripping, thrilling historical novel in the bestselling Last Kingdom series (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 11) (English Edition), The Empty Throne (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 8) (English Edition), The Pagan Lord (The Last Kingdom Series, Book 7) (English Edition), Arthur (The Dark Isles Chronicle Book 1) (English Edition). It is the third book in the Arthur novels. His mission is noble and is tied to his oath to Uther. Mordred reigns with a brutal hand, and Arthur sees his dreams of peace evaporate. The third novel in the Warlords Chronicle, Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur immerses the reader in the Britain of the Dark Ages. Cornwalls language and story telling creates characters which are lifelike and very believable supported by a storyline which is compelling. St. Martin's Publishing Group, Jul 16, 1999 - Fiction - 448 pages. During a respite in the fighting, Liofa, Cerdic's champion, humiliates a Powysian warrior before the British and Cuneglas tries to fight him but is killed, costing Arthur his staunchest ally and Derfel a man he considered a brother. This frame works well to flavor and deepen the whole. This series... goes on to the keep shelf - so I can read them again! Killed by Mordred's forces for being an ally of Arthur and Derfel. As this is what Arthur had always wanted, he agreed and instead leaves Derfel and Sagramor as the leaders of Dumnonia's army: Derfel will command the spears and rule Dumnonia while Sagramor will watch the border with the Saxons. The human drama through which he reimagines history is also dramatically right.Cornwell is a major writer.See pg 160 of Excalibur for a Shakespearean type formulation of good writing-to satisfy both balcony and pit.His success-genuine and authentic-proves he has found the secret of good writing that will last. must have responded when Joshua's Israelites arrived in Palestine. In his last moment of sanity, Merlin tells Derfel that he arranged a last trick for him and Arthur as they were the two men he loved most in the world. Arthur and Guinevere set up in Siluria, the kingdom which Lancelot abandoned and was divided between Powys and Gwent. It blows the lid off the traditional tales of King Arthur presenting a noble yet flawed character. --This text refers to an alternate, This completes Cornwell's well-received Warlord Chronicles, an Arthurian trilogy (The Winter King, 1996, and Enemy of God, 1997). Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 July 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2020. Lancelot goes down in legend as the greatest hero of Arthur's retinue, when in truth he was a coward, a rapist, and a traitor. As Mordred continues to fight against the Franks, drawing to him an important army of landless men, many in Dumnonia begin to hope that he will die fighting which would pave the way for a new king to ascend to the throne. This three-part saga of magic and bloodshed will grip readers from the first page of The Winter King, through Enemy of God, to the last page of Excalibur. It will require all Arthur's leadership and military cunning to win this last battle. The novel begins shortly after the end of Enemy of God. This book brings all the storylines to an end - it is hard to go into depth without spoiling the story! To save Arthur and Gwydre from the latest pretender to the throne, Derfel sends them away on the ship arranged by Merlin along with Guinevere, Morwenna and their grandchildren, Arthur-Bach and Seren. The trilogy tells the legend of Arthur seen through the eyes of his follower Derfel Cadarn. In contrast, Gwydre and his wife Morwenna (Derfel and Ceinwyn's eldest daughter) have two children, Arthur-Bach and Seren. Bernard Cornwell's trilogy of Arthurian novels concludes with this excellent final book, completing the retelling of the great cycle of stories that have made up the Matter of Britain for centuries. It brings about the conclusion of the best Arthurian novels I have ever read. As a Bible student,I better understand how the Hittites, Hivites, Canaanaites, the worshippers of Baal(Bel?) The third novel in the Warlords Chronicle, Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur immerses the reader in the Britain of the Dark Ages. Derfel the main character is the central character and surrounded by a whirlwind of other titan like characters. Cornwell!! --"People", In a compelling finale, historical novelist Cornwell concludes his three-part retelling of the Arthurian legend (The Winter King, LJ 5/15/96; Enemy of God, LJ 7/97). Given the fact that authentic Arthurian sources are very scarce, his imaginative reconstruction of the events of this breaking point in British and Western history rings very true. He is taken to meet Nimue in the far north of Britain who tells that she caused Ceinwyn's sickness and will only remove it if Derfel gives her Arthur's sword and Arthur's son. Imagine my surprise when I saw the previous two posts had the exact same words in them! 4 Reviews. 1 bestselling Sharpe novels. So apologies for any duplication, Derfel the main character is the central character and surrounded by a whirlwind of other titan like characters. Unable to add item to List. The Saxons are beaten and Cerdic flees with his army in ruins while Aelle's remaining forces are surrounded. Lots of fighting along the way, battles won against impossible odds, and thoroughly well researched as usual. The book is a military tale?alliances, strategies, battles, betrayals?and is stirringly told as Arthur routs the treacherous Lancelot and his Saxon backers. Equally central is Derfel's devotion to his mate, Ceinwyn, for whose life he sacrifices his shield hand, averting Nimue's curse. The clash between the old Britons and the invading Saxons, the collision between pagan Druidism and rising Chrstianity is authentic. Derfel remains to honour his oath to Morgan and serve Sansum. If you do not want to accept all cookies or would like to learn more about how we use cookies, click "Customise cookies". Derfel escapes with the bishop. Arthur's part in stopping the ceremony earns him the hatred of many pagans in Britain, who blame him for preventing the gods' return. Cornwell has done something no one else has ever tried to do: make the Arthurian legend into something real. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur is the third and final book in The Warlord Chronicles series by Bernard Cornwell. Historical novel series written by Bernard Cornwell about the history of Anglo-Saxon England in the ninth and tenth centuries. No one knows where it was fought, or how it was fought, but we do know that the battle took place and it was the one great defeat inflicted on the English invaders of Britain. Once again Cornwell endeavours to look behind the legend that is associated with Arthur and attempts to put the tale into the context of life in fifth century Britain. Derfel is impressed by Guinevere's efforts in the battle, as she uses several tricks to hamper their enemies' forces, winning them much needed time and victories until Arthur reaches them. She asks him to write his story and provides him with the means to do it, protecting him from Sansum's suspicions. Arthur realising that Nimue intends to sacrifice his son to bring the gods. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Describes King Arthur's final battle with Mordred, who has summoned the power of the gods to help his evil cause. The final instalment of this series. Bernard Cornwell. Cornwell treats them all with warmth and dignity, revealing their human qualities without unnecessarily reinventing them. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 December 2018, I've read it before, probably in paperback rather than on a Kindle. Such a realistic and emotional telling of the all-known Arthur tale, it gave me many new perspectives regarding people, circumstances, religion and so on. Perhaps just a little too many mentions of birds and trees. Now, in this riveting final volume of The Warlord Chronicles, Cornwell tells the unforgettable tale of Arthur's final struggles against the Saxons and his last attempts to triumph over a ruined marriage and ravaged dreams. Both take to undoing the rulings proclaimed by Derfel and the magistrates he appoints in exchange for money. Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur. Approved third parties also use these tools in connection with our display of ads. The novel also completes the arc of Derfel's narration of the series, as he has been writing the story of Arthur (who was never seen again after Camlan) as a monk under the guise of writing the Gospel in the Saxon tongue. Something went wrong. However, after the British push back two assaults and expect the third to finish them off, Cuhlwch and Irish king Oengus mac Airen arrive with fresh troops and Merlin, who uses the dead body of a killed prince riding into battle to terrify the Saxons who believe a ghoul is attacking them. This could become (unfortunately with much simplification) the definitive Dark-Age Arthur film. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, born to a Saxon lord in Northumbria, but captured and adopted by the Danes. . The action is gripping and skillfully paced, cadenced by passages in which the characters reveal themselves in conversation and thought, convincingly evoking the spirit of the time. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Choose delivery method and buy Kindle Books. Nimue plans to use both to complete the ritual to return the Old Gods to Britain. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The third and final book in Bernard Cornwell’s series of tales of Arthur and his quest to build a better Britain. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, from the bestselling Last Kingdom seriesAfter rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak.His Saxon enemies decide to strike before he regains his strength, plunging Britain into war. The third novel in the Warlords Chronicle, Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur immerses the reader in the Britain of the Dark Ages. Rebuilding their forces, the Saxons apparently overrun the combined forces of Gwent and Dumnonia and, as the story is completing, they are threatening Powys. Lets face it, we read Cornwell for the blood and guts. Arthur and Guinevere would leave for Silurian Isca to live in peace. WikiMili. He writes in his story his own desire to be burnt upon his death as opposed to a Christian burial and hopes that Igraine will grant him his desired funeral. There is nothing fanciful or fairey-tale about this version of King Arthur, but that's all to the good. Chief among the Druids are Merlin and his nemesis, Nimue, who cast spells and preside over rituals of fire and human sacrifice in order to bring about a return of the old gods, saving Britain from the Saxons. I am gutted! Cornwalls langu, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2016. Making the situation worse for Mordred, his wife is incapable of having children despite frequent visits from the King (and rumours that she has been sharing her bed with palace guards). Although Arthur has persuaded Dumnonia, Powys and several Irish kings to unite against the Saxons, Meurig, king of Gwent will join them only if he is given Dumnonia, but Arthur refuses his demand. 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