Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur

Bernard Cornwell

Nov 2007 · Warlord Chronicles Book 3 · Penguin UK

About this ebook

From the No. 1 bestselling author of WAR LORD comes an epic retelling of the Arthurian legend, from the bestselling Last Kingdom series

'The best Arthurian legend I have ever read' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Bernard Cornwell is the best historical adventurist there is' 5***** READER REVIEW
'The pinnacle of historical fiction' 5***** READER REVIEW
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After rebellions and betrayals by those he believed loved him most, Arthur looks at his most weak.

His Saxon enemies decide to strike before he regains his strength, plunging Britain into war. It will require all Arthur's leadership and military cunning to win this last battle.

But in this final struggle of the warlord, the intrigues of Mordred, now the adult heir to the throne of Britain, and the dark magic of the priestess Nimue could conspire to bring about Arthur's downfall.

Even his trusty blade Excaliber may not be sharp enough to save him . . .
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From the epic and bestselling author who has gripped millions, Bernard Cornwell concludes The Warlord Chronicles, bringing the Arthurian legend to thrilling new life.

'A powerful and dramatic retelling of the Arthurian legend' Sharon Penman

'Of all the books I have written these are my favourites' Bernard Cornwell

Ratings and reviews

I have always been intrigued by the l legend of Arthur and his knights,so when I get to the opportunity to learn more about this man and his sword, Excalibur it truly and honestly make me feel extremely grateful and honoured.

Another great historical novel by Bernard Cornwell. Thix series involves the ever present story of Arthur Excaliber and hiz knights or war lords. Well worth the effort.

Cornwell outdoes himself bringing this amazing trilogy to a close with an ending we know is coming but gives it lovely twists along the way. Dark age Britain gas a kid of peace but this is shattered by Saxons and several parties closer to home. Again told by our narrator Derfel, we enter a completely believable dark ages Britain and hurtle at breakneck speed through battles galore. Then at the end we lose our friends and feel their loss as the story concludes. Brilliant.

About the author

Bernard Cornwell, bestselling author of the Warlord Chronicles and the Sharpe series, is married and lives in Cape Cod, USA.