Lancelot

Paperback Published on: 02/05/2019
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Bookseller Reviews

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Lancelot
Historical retelling that can be enjoyed by both fiction and fantasy fans.
While I know a few basic Arthurian legends I would not called myself well-versed in the lore. I was drawn to this adaptation as it promised a more down-to-... READ MORE
Katy@Aylesbury
Lancelot
The man behind the myth...
I love a good Arthurian tale and this one is up there with the best for me. Tending more towards the brand of gritty historical realism favoured by Bernard... READ MORE
Ella at Lewes
Lancelot
A stunning Arthurian tale!
As a huge fan of Arthurian Legend I'm always excited whenever I hear of a new book being published because it doesn't happen very often. Lancelot had me h... READ MORE
Jessica Chapman at Swindon
Lancelot
A great tale of Arthurian Legend
When I saw this, I thought it was the perfect gift for my grandad who is an avid fan of King Arthur and the like. So I thought I'd give it a read, and then... READ MORE
Issy at Cribbs Causeway

Synopsis

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Conn Iggulden called it 'a masterpiece' while The Times hailed it 'a gorgeous, rich retelling of the Arthurian tale' . . .
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In Britain, Rome's legions are but a distant memory.

And Uther Pendragon is dying.

Enemies stalk the land.

Into this uncertain world a boy is cast - an outsider, plagued by memories of those he's lost.

Under the watchful eye of Merlin, the boy begins his journey to manhood. He meets another outcast, Guinevere - wild, proud and beautiful. And he is dazzled by Arthur - a warrior who carries the hopes of the people like a flaming torch in the dark.

But these are treacherous times, and the fate of Britain rests on a sword's edge. This young man becomes a lord of war: loved, hated, admired and feared. He is a man forsaken but not forgotten.

He is Lancelot.
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Set in a 5th century Britain besieged by invading bands of Saxons and Franks, Irish and Picts, Giles Kristian's epic novel tells - in Lancelot's own words - the story of the most revered yet reviled of all Arthur's knights, the warrior who fought at his lord's side - yet stole his wife. It's is the story of one of the great figures of British myth and legend - a story ready to be re-imagined for our times.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780552174008
  • Number of pages: 672
  • Dimensions: 198 x 125 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 449g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Lancelot
Masterful story-telling
It’s taken me some time to gather my thoughts about Lancelot – I’d been immersed in its world for so long that it no longer feels like a book I read but ra... READ MORE
Beth
Lancelot
Love a good Arthurian Tale but the chapters a very very long
You can't beat a Arthurian Tale. Lancelot is know as the greatest swordsman there is. The story is very interesting and gripping but....obviously people re... READ MORE
Daniel Harper
Lancelot
Giles Kristian reimagines the Arthurian epic and the result is unique.
''I smell the rising fog of the crowd's breath. It warms my feathers against the thin dawn air and I watch. I feel, too. More than a bird should feel. The ... READ MORE
Amalia Gkavea