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The Hollow Hills Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills By Mary Stewart

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart


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Summary

The story of Merlin and King Arthur continues in the second of Mary Stewart's beloved Arthurian Saga.... the story of Excalibur, the sword of kings.

The Hollow Hills Summary

The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart

Born on Christmas Eve, Arthur Pendragon is the illegitimate son of the married duchess Ygraine and Uther Pendragon, brother of a great king: a union Merlin arranged. But Arthur's birth is not welcomed by everyone: his father demands he be hidden until a legitimate son can be born, and Merlin is forced to give the babe to his own childhood nurse for safekeeping and go into hiding.

In a dream, Merlin learns of a sword of unparalleled beauty and extraordinary craftsmanship, hidden in a long-deserted Roman temple. Merlin retrieves the sword and hides it in a cave on an island in the centre of a lake, where it remains for years.

But what is hidden must be revealed. For it is foretold that the irrepressible young man named Arthur will find a sword and claim his birthright: as heir to Uther Pendragon and king of the Britons.

The Hollow Hills Reviews

A real spell-binder * Sunday Telegraph *
Compulsive reading . . . chases, battles, thrills and entertainment all the way * Daily Mirror *
A fascinating re-creation of the King Arthur legend * Newsweek *
It goes without saying that Mrs Stewart tells a marvellous story. * The Times *
Superb and lyrical. * Washington Times *

About Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart was one of the 20th century's bestselling and best-loved novelists. She was born in Sunderland, County Durham in 1916, but lived for most of her life in Scotland, a source of much inspiration for her writing. Her first novel, Madam, Will You Talk? was published in 1955 and marked the beginning of a long and acclaimed writing career. In 1971 she was awarded the International PEN Association's Frederick Niven Prize for The Crystal Cave, and in 1974 the Scottish Arts Council Award for one of her children's books, Ludo and the Star Horse. She was married to the Scottish geologist Frederick Stewart, and died in 2014.

Additional information

GOR003568310
9781444737509
1444737503
The Hollow Hills by Mary Stewart
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder & Stoughton
2012-02-02
480
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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