The Merlin Trilogy

I read all 3 many years ago and have never forgotten how wonderfully she weaves magic, poetry and history together to tell a story more from Merlyn’s POV. She is the only author of the Camelot fantasy to do that. I have read other Arthur stories but it is Merlyn who is magical, it is Merlyn on whom Arthur reliys, it is Merlyn who is of major interest. It is his story that I so much remember. There is a line at the beginning of The Last Enchantment that makes reading the first 2 books worthwhile. “ And the King of all Britain laid his head in Merlyns lap.”. The stories are enchanting and I guarantee you won’t forget the stories for many years to come. This trilogy was a birthday present from friends and I cannot wait for it to come. Thank you Richard and Sheila, Candy

Perfekter Zustand!

I bought it a while back after watching the BBC Merlin series. I bought this trilogy along with "The Wicked Day". I haven't finished the book yet. But a word of advice for any customer who is also a fan of the series like me, please do not imagine the book Merlin and series Merlin as the same person, you will be disturbed. The BBC one feels like a fan-fiction compared to this. It's simply lovely with all it's bromance and fun(screw the series ending). But the book is on a completely different tone, it is true to it's period of time (5th CE). I feel like this book is so underrated, Mary Stewart has a great talent for painting vivid pictures of the beautiful English landscape, culture and characters through her words. I am so in love with this book that I cannot find the heart to finish it. This book is definitely the one of the few I'm going to treasure for life.Coming to the product itself, I have absolutely no complaints. I couldn't have got a better print and quality even if I had printed it myself.

I have never written a review before but this book has prompted me to do so. If you are thinking of reading this book, this is what I would say to you;1. It is the best book I have ever read (to date).2. It is superbly written.3. It is not an historical account but the author has researched what little is known about this period in history and the book is consistent with what is known.5. The characters are well drawn and totally believable.6. The 'magic' is no more than that claimed by mystics today and could (largely) be explained by coincidence.7. It's about 'good v evil' and particularly about chivalry.8. It's a real page turner.I hope I have persuaded you to read it, without giving too much away.

The book is an alternative view of the King Arthur's "stories". Recommended if you are interested in fiction and classics.