
The world is a dangerous place and the strength of their relationship is tested time and again. Through heartbreaking grief and constant malicious attacks, they strive to maintain the happiness that they had when they were young. But at times, that seems impossible.
When Arthur finally founds his own hall at Caer Cadan, the peace and security that Gwenhwyfar has been longing for finally seem within reach. And for a few months it does seem as if the outside world has stopped its relentless interference and slumbered quietly.
It doesn't last long. Beset on every side by the vengeful and greedy, including Arthur's ex-wife Winifred and the witch Morgause, Arthur desperately tries to maintain the peace treaties that are in place. He finds how impossible it is to be two men at once, loving husband and ruling King.
Once again, the author delivers a vividly alive portrait of England in the Middle Ages, complete with the complex political struggles of a tribal nation. This is one of my favorite Historical Fiction series, it is filled with excitement and drama, human heroes and truly wicked villains. Highly, highly recommended. You can read my review of the first book, The Kingmaking
For more information about Helen Hollick and all of her wonderful books, visit her website. Many thanks to Sourcebooks for providing my copy for review.
Pendragon's Banner: Book Two of the Pendragon's Banner Trilogy
11 comments:
Wow - highly, highly recommended sounds extremely good!
Great review! This once is definitely getting added to the list.
Thank you for the great review (blush) I think Arthur fans will enjoy the read.
Oh I can't wait to read this one! I just finished The Kingmaking a couple of months ago and just loved it. Thanks for the review.
I have never read a book about Arthur, but after reading your review of this one, and seeing as it comes so highly recommended, I have put The Kingmaking on my wish list. I hope I enjoy it as much as you did. Great review!
I loved, absolutely loved reading The Kingmaking and am so glad to see that The Pendragon's Banner is now available in the U.S.
I am also glad to see that you like this one as well. Umm...understated that...you highly, highly recommend.
I'll have to check this trilogy out!
With the BBS series "Merlin" showing last season, I've become interested in Arthur and his Knights!
I need to get The Kingmaking first. Sounds like such a great series.
Thanks again for your interest everyone - I think I can safely say you are in for a good read!
H x
I enjoyed this one as well. Great review.
This sounds terrific!
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