Third in the bestselling series, The Pendragon Cycle

Book 3 of the Pendragon Cycle A magnificent epic set against the backcloth of Roman Britain and Celtic legend. 'When all the words are spoken and the arguments fall exhausted into silence, this single fact remains: we would follow Arthur to the very gates of hell and beyond if he asked it. Show me another who can claim such loyalty.' They called him unfit to rule - a lowborn, callow boy, Uther's bastard son. But his coming had been foretold in the songs of the bard Taliesin. He had learned the uses of power from his guide and protector, Merlin. He was Arthur Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty - who would rise to legendary greatness in a Britain torn by violence, greed, and war; the Lord of Summer who would usher in a glorious reign of peace and prosperity...and whose noble, trusting heart would be broken by treachery.

'One of the best works of Arthurian fantasy.' Waterstones 'Evocative... intriguing... enthralling.' Locus 'Admirably original.' Booklist 'Engrossing fantasy.' The Bookseller

Stephen R. Lawhead is the internationally acclaimed author of many outstanding fantasy and science fiction novels, including The Song of Albion trilogy, and the Pendragon series. Stephen lives in Oxford with his wife Alice. They have two grown up sons.

__"Evocate . . . intriguing . . . enthralling."__ Locus  
__In a forgotten age of darkness, a magnificent king arose to light the land.__

They called him unfit to rule, a lowborn, callow boy, Uther's bastard. But his coming had been foretold in the songs of the bard Taliesin. And he had learned powerful secrets at the knee of the mystical sage Merlin.

He was ARTHUR—Pendragon of the Island of the Mighty—who would rise to legendary greatness in a Britain torn by violence, greed, and war; who would usher in a glorious reign of peace and prosperity; and who would fall in a desperate attempt to save the one he loved more than life.

Arthur is the third book of The Pendragon Cycle: a magnificent epic set against the backdrop of Roman Britain and the legends of Arthur and lost Atlantis. "It is the eve of Christ Mass, and the noblemen have come to Londinium to hold council - to essay who among them might become High King. Fifteen years have come and gone since the sword was first placed there. A young man stands grim-faced, gazing at the sword thrust deep into the stone... hesitant, uncertain. 'Take it, Arthur,' Merlin tells him..." So the story begins - a tale of high hope and bitter endeavour, of loyalty and treachery, of spiritual quest and the winning of a kingdom - a story whose end, as its beginning, is shrouded in mystery.

Third in the bestselling Pendragon Cycle series

"Arthur" is the third book in The Pendragon Cycle by Stephen Lawhead. This historical fiction explores themes of loyalty, treachery, and spiritual quests in Roman Britain.

\["For fans of Arthurian legends and epic adventures", "Arthur helps you explore themes of loyalty and identity", "You will be captivated by a rich story of courage and hope"\]

Embark on an epic journey with Arthur in this thrilling tale of destiny and adventure.

Stephen Lawhead

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OTHER BOOKS BY STEPHEN R. LAWHEAD

TITLE PAGE

COPYRIGHT

DEDICATION

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE

EPIGRAPH

PROLOGUE

BOOK 1: PELLEAS

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

BOOK 2: BEDWYR

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

BOOK 3: ANEIRIN

EPILOGUE

PREVIEW

Lawhead, Stephen

Arthur is the third book of The Pendragon Cycle: a magnificent epic set against the baackcloth of Roman Britain and the legends of Arthur and lost Atlantis. "It is the eve of Christ Mass, and the noblemen have come to Londinium to hold council - to essay who among them might become High King. Fifteen years have come and gone since the sword was first placed there. A young man stands grim-faced, gazing at the sword thrust deep into the stone...hesitant, uncertain. 'Take it, Arthur,' Merlin tells him..." So the story begins - a tale of high hope and bitter endeavour, of loyalty and treachery, of spiritual quest and the winning of a kingdom - a story whose end, as its beginning, is shrouded in mystery...

'Evocative... intriguing... enthralling.' Locus 'Admirably original.' Booklist 'Engrossing fantasy.' The Bookseller 'One of the best works of Arthurian fantasy.' Waterstones

Arthurian fiction by fantasy legend Stephen Lawhead. From the critically acclaimed 5 book series, The Pendragon Cycle.

The legends of King Arthur have captured the imaginations of many authors, but never have they been told with strength and resonance, passion and richness as Stephen Lawhead’s 5 book series – The Pendragon Cycle.

The Sword of Britain. While many strove to claim it, one hand alone could remove the blade of Kingship from its stone sheath. He was Arthur.

He came – a raw youth among ambitious lords too blind to recognize their king. He came – to a Britain divided, ripe for conquest by barbarian hordes. The songs of Taliesin the master bard had foretold his rising. The vision of Merlin the prophet would guide him.

Under Arthur, by wisdom as much as might, Britain would unite. Through Arthur would arise a kingdom of peace, prosperity, and righteousness – the long-awaited Kingdom of Summer. Yet, in the midst of flourishing virtue, an evil would arise to challenge Britain’s most brilliant Crown.

“One of Lawhead's achievements is his integration, true to the medieval mind, of the mundane and the miraculous.” – Publisher's Weekly

“An exciting and thoughtful addition to the ranks of Arthurian fantasy.” – Locus

“Suspenseful . . . soulful, philosophical . . . engagingly drawn . . . Arthurian Britain is invoked with robust verisimilitude.” – Publishers Weekly

“The familiar tale \[is\] singularly reworked . . . Lawhead's interpretation is different and distinctive.” – Kirkus Reviews

“Lawhead manages to give the old tale new meaning and fascination. A fine story teller, he brings the Arthurian characters to life without sacrificing any of the haunting pleasure of the legends.” – Omaha World Herald

“Highly recommended.” – Library Journal

“Lawhead evokes the best of British fantasy.” – Encounters

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