Bibliograph

The book of the sword, Diana L. Paxson

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The book of the sword, Diana L. Paxson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The book of the sword

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Diana L. Paxson

Series statement

The hallowed isle, bk. 1

Summary

Mighty Rome subjugated the isle of Britain only to abandon it, leaving behind a bloody patchwork of warring tribes. The fragile peace imposed by the conquerors has been shattered, compelling Artoria Argantel -- Lady of the Lake and Druid priestess -- to call upon the Spirit of War and Justice to deliver a champion who will unite the broken land. It is from Argantel's ancient and royal blood that the hero will spring; his sword will be forged from star-steel by ancient spells, carried by soldier-priests from the steppes of Asia to the edges of the Empire. Only one man can wield this holy steel, aided by the wizard Merlin, whose heritage is a magic wilder still. Only one man can free the sword from its prison of stone. Artor, a fosterling of unknown parentage. The promised High King

Target audience

adult

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