Arthur Pendragon is king! Crowned and recognized as High King, Arthur is unchallenged on the battlefield, and he melds the country together in a time of promise, as Merlin works in the shadows.
But sinister powers plot to destroy Camelot, and when the witch-queen Morgause—Arthur’s own half sister—ensnares him in an incestuous liaison, a fatal web of love, betrayal, and bloody vengeance is woven.
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“Narrator Derek Perkins employs a conversational tone in this new production of the third book in Stewart’s renowned Arthurian saga…Perkins illuminates the evolving role of Merlin as teacher, prophet, and advisor to Arthur in their dialogue…As Merlin ruminates upon events in his own life and his waning powers, Perkins adopts a reflective attitude tinged with sadness as well as full confidence that his apprentice will serve Arthur faithfully.”
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“The richest of the three…mighty…climactic…action and suspense constant, even harrowing.”
— Wall Street Journal“A perfect trip out of the present.”
— New York Times“An absorbing and haunting novel.”
— Daily Mail (London)“A fascinating novel, a richly woven tapestry presented with a vividness that brings the characters from myth to real life.”
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Mary Stewart (1916–2014) was a popular, award-winning author of romantic mystery, suspense, and historical fiction. The author of twenty novels, a volume of poetry, and three books for young readers, she is admired for both her enchanting prose and detailed exotic settings. Eleven of her books reached the New York Times bestsellers list, and two made the #1 New York Times bestseller list. Born in England, she lived for many years in Scotland.
Derek Perkins is a professional narrator and voice actor. He has earned numerous AudioFile Earphones Awards and the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, as well as numerous Society of Voice Arts nominations. AudioFile magazine named him a Best Voice consecutively in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Augmented by a knowledge of three foreign languages and a facility with accents, he has narrated numerous titles in a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres.