| The Hallowed Isle Book Four: The Book of the Stone Contributor(s): Paxson, Diana L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0380805480 ISBN-13: 9780380805488 Publisher: Harper Voyager OUR PRICE: $11.40 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2000 Annotation: The Arthurian saga is one of the most enduring legends of Western civilization -- a stirring tale of destiny, duty, faith, and majesty. In the final volume of THE HALLOWED ISLE series, acclaimed author Diana L. Paxson concludes her journey into the classic myth -- and calls forth the ultimate destiny of her timeless heroes. After years of conflict, Britannia finally knows peace and Artor reigns from his throne at Camalot. But discontent rumbles through the kingdom. A new generation longs for the glory their fathers knew. Medraut, the son conceived by deceit, lusts for Artor's crown -- and his queen. Dreams of an empire draw the king to Gallia to battle again, leaving the sovereignty of the isle in Guendivar's hands. As Artor's painful absence grows longer, the land cries out for its champion -- and even the queen doubts his return. With the rise of revolt she is forced to choose a new ruler, and Artor must return home to a country in turmoil. Only he can heal the land and reclaim the kingdom -- or else the hallowed isle will be ripped asunder once again. A darkness born and bred for revenge shadows the nation. But one hope shines -- the Defender of Britannia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Fantasy - Historical - Fiction | Historical - General - Fiction | Science Fiction - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 99039528 |
| Series: Hallowed Isle |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 5.56" W x 8.42" (0.60 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After years of conflict, Britannia finally knows peace and Artor reigns from his throne at Camalot. But discontent rumbles through the kingdom. A new generation longs for the glory their fathers knew. Medraut, the son conceived by deceit, lusts for Artor's crown -- and his queen. Dreams of an empire draw the king to Gallia to battle again, leaving the sovereignty of the isle in Guendivar's hands. As Artor's painful absence grows longer, the land cries out for its champion -- and even the queen doubts his return. With the rise of revolt home to a country in turmoil. Only he can heal the land and reclaim the kingdom -- or else the hallowed isle will be ripped asunder once again. A darkness born and bred for revenge shadows the nation. But one hope shines -- the Defender of Britannia. |
Contributor Bio(s): Paxson, Diana L.: - Diana L. Paxson is the award-winning author of The Lord of Horses, The Wolf and the Raven, The Dragons of the Rhine, The White Raven, and The Serpents Tooth, and coauthor (with Adrienne Martine-Barnes) of Master of Earth and Water, The Shield Between the Worlds, and Sword of Fire and Shadow, the chronicles of Fionn mac Cumhal. She lives in Berkeley, California. |