Second book in the epic Arthurian fantasy from Stephen Lawhead telling Merlin’s story. Seer, bard, sage, warrior... Merlin's destiny is to prepare the way for the momentous event that will unite the Island of the Mighty: the coming of a king who will usher in the Kingdom of Summer. First published in 1988 it is great to see this epic adventure given a fresh lease of life for a new audience.
The Pendragon Cycle:
1. Taliesin
2. Merlin
3. Arthur
4. Pendragon
5. Grail
| Primary Genre | Historical Fiction |
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Born to a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis, Merlin was destined for greatness. As he navigates a world ruled by greedy chieftains and barbaric invaders, Merlin must prepare for a higher destiny and pave the way for the legendary King Arthur Pendragon.
Merlin, like his father, the Bard Taliesin, has a great mission. But his is the more difficult. Where Taliesin imagined the Kingdom of Summer in song, it falls to Merlin to bring it into existence. Through a series of grave trials that tax his spirit and nearly destroy his body and mind, Merlin discovers how to bring the Kingdom of Summer into being. What's more, Merlin is being readied for his life's work: to prepare the coming of the Pendragon, Britain's great ruler, Lord of the Summer Kingdom, and Lion of Logres.Merlin features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
Merlin is available in Paperback
Merlin was written by Stephen Lawhead and published by Baen
Merlin has 656 pages
Yes it is part of Pendragon Cycle series
