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With the Winter King, the first volume of his magnificent Warlord
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"I liked this book a lot better than the first of the trilogy. It has me very excited to finish the last of them. The dialogue from Nimue and Merlin is simply brilliant. And the way he twists the common themes of Arthurian legend to a historical relevance is a lot of fun. "
— Robert (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Top-notch…Skillfully interweaving details from a myriad of Arthurian legends…Cornwell puts a fresh perspective on these oft-retold events. Realistically gory battles and doomed romantic exploits flavor the narrative, while the strong characterizations bring the men and women behind the legends to vivid life.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“The bloodcurdling adventures, intrigue, and wars are brought to life by Pigott-Smith, who captures the flavor and fabled personalities of this time before written history. Evil characters ooze their wickedness, while heroes, even the tarnished ones, sound good and honorable in the voices created by Pigott-Smith.”
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“Lively…An entertaining read, a fresh look at an old story.”
— Library Journal -
“An ambitious embroidering of the saga of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table…Cornwell…writes more gripping battle scenes than any other contemporary author, and he mixes those bloody clashes here with a sharp, grim portrait of a land racked by contending religions…Rousing, persuasive entertainment.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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" Was in such a hurry to get to Excalibur, that I forgot to do a review....My favorite thing about these books is how allof the Arthurian myths are explained, especially The Grail, Camelot and Knights of the Round Table! "
— Rudy, 2/14/2014 -
" The second book in the Warlord Chronicles did not impress me in quite the same way that the first one did. Perhaps the novelty of the setting had worn off, or perhaps it's just the rightful place of the second book in any trilogy, but I found Enemy of God a bit tedious. Battle, battle, battle. Druids, intrigue, oaths, treachery, and more battle. I'm glad I continued reading the series, but I'm happy that I'm 2/3 through it. "
— Aubrey, 2/5/2014 -
" DNF. I returned the book a few months ago, and while it was good, I couldn't bring myself to get to the ending. Maybe I'll give this series another go one day. "
— Julia, 1/31/2014 -
" I couldn't really get into this book. I enjoyed it, but it just didn't suck me in. Cornwell's writing is such that I want to read the story, but I can put the book down and not pick it up aagain for several days. His take on the Arthur stories has a strong historical base and are intersting from that standpoint, but they could be a lot more entertaining than he made them. So these are great to read if you're really into the real arthur, but don't expect to get swept away. "
— Robin, 1/26/2014 -
" A great book about a great legend that is Arthur, a book in a series that will entertain again and again, love to see a tv or film adaptation mr Cornwell. "
— Pete, 1/6/2014 -
" Totally loved it. People, plot and scenery were perfectly balanced. It was worth wrestling with part one. Now for the final part of the saga "
— Nicole, 1/5/2014 -
" A bit slow but interesting tale of Arthur. "
— Chelsea, 12/21/2013 -
" Typical Cornwell. great storytelling with a healthy dose of historical accuracy to really bring things to life. Part two of the trilogy and i can't wait to dig into the last book! "
— Jonathan, 10/3/2013 -
" Recommended to me by my husband's brother-in-law and his sons one summer, and after the first 50 pages I was hooked. It really made me rethink the Arthurian legend, in a really smart way. "
— Gloria, 9/28/2013 -
" I'm a sucker for Arthurian legend and absolutely love the gritty reality underpinning these novels. "
— Rachael, 9/25/2013 -
" As good as the first one of this series. "
— Florbela, 7/26/2013 -
" I love this author! New twists on the legend. Interesting plot lines and characters. Realistic interactions and battle scenes. Wholly engaging novel. "
— Thalia, 6/13/2013 -
" Excellent story-telling. Like the first novel, The Winter King, this book is a very fast read. An interesting twist on the old Arthurian legends. "
— Sarah, 5/16/2013 -
" Might even be better than the first in the series. Tragic, gritty, completely convincing version of King Arthur. "
— David, 12/15/2012 -
" Great book. A new view about Arthur tales, with historical facts. "
— Francisco, 9/8/2012 -
" Don't be fooled by the name "
— Halvdan, 8/26/2012 -
" Perfect book for an Arthurian geek. A bit too graphic with some of the violence, but a great read. "
— Elise, 6/28/2012 -
" Excellent, and heart-breaking, follow-up to the first book. Looking forward to the third. "
— John, 2/15/2012 -
" Takes the Arthur story to a new level. Brilliantly descriptive and breathes life into a period of British history that is vague with large gaps. "
— Phil, 11/1/2011 -
" If you are interested in meeting characters that you will genuinly care about, be furious with, cry for and laugh with, then this is a story that you don't want to miss. I can promise you this much - this is one story about Arthur that you will never forget. :-) "
— Marcus, 8/9/2011 -
" Awesome!! Great spin on an epic tale, amazing feel for the medieval world. "
— Sean, 6/18/2011 -
" Não lembro o q aconteceu nesse livro direito... vou colocar a série toda em "reler" quando tiver tempo :D<br/>Mas me convenceu a nunca ler Brumas de Avalon. A história oficial de Arthur é essa agora. "
— Joaquimposses, 6/15/2011 -
" Typical middle book of a trilogy, just setting up the third book. "
— Gail, 6/13/2011 -
" Meno avvincente dei due precedenti. In alcuni tratti, per fortuna pochi, quasi noioso. "
— Alessandro, 6/13/2011 -
" Un po' meno crudo del precedente. Meno incentrato sulle battaglie (che comunque rimangono numerose) e più sul protagonista, Derfel. "
— Alessandro, 6/13/2011 -
" This is the second time as well. "
— Nicole, 6/5/2011 -
" Didnt care for Olde English prose <br/> "
— Al, 4/16/2011 -
" This is by far the best Arthur story written by probably the best living historical writer. His Sharpe series is wonderful, too. I would add a "violence" warning for the Arthur series - hey, it was the dark ages. "
— Carol, 12/1/2010 -
" "She will never be high, and she will never be low, but she will be happy." "
— Valissa, 11/17/2010 -
" 3.5? 3.87? I really enjoyed this, but I think the first one was better. "
— Cassidy, 11/4/2010
About Bernard Cornwell
Bernard Cornwell, born in London, worked for the BBC and Thames Television before coming to the United States to write full time. His sweeping historical novels, including the acclaimed Richard Sharpe series and many more, make him a number one bestselling author in the United Kingdom and around the world. He is the author of the acclaimed New York Times bestselling Saxon Tales series, which serves as the basis for the hit television series The Last Kingdom.
About Tim Pigott-Smith
Tim Pigott-Smith is an award-winning English actor of film, television, and stage and an audiobook narrator. He has narrated several notable television documentaries, including Crimes That Shook the World. He has won two AudioFile Earphones Awards, for The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene and The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyesvky. He was a three-time finalist for the 2006 Audie Award for Best Original Work for the three-part Eyewitness series by Joanna Burke. His film career includes roles in major motion pictures, including V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace, The Remains of the Day, Gangs of New York, and more. His numerous television credits include Downton Abbey, The Jewel in the Crown, and North and South. He is also a noted radio actor, appearing in many productions on BBC Radio 4, and a regular stage actor in Shakespearean and Greek roles.