Pendragon's Banner by Helen Hollick begins touring the blogosphere with Sourcebooks!
After claiming his throne on the blood-soaked fields of Rutupiae—striking fear into the hearts of his enemies—only Morgause “the witch” dared to challenge Arthur in this follow-up to Helen Hollick’s smash hit The Kingmaking. In a deadly game of politics and back-stabbing, Arthur must deal with the reality that taking a kingdom is far different from keeping one! Hollick’s new historical, Pendragon’s Banner (ISBN: 978-1402218897), spans six years, from 459-465 A.D., and details Arthur’s struggle to stay in power and keep his family alive.
Two enemies in particular threaten everything that is dear to him: Winifred, Arthur's vindictive first wife, and Morgause, priestess of the Mother and malevolent Queen of the North. Both have royal ambitions of their own.
This is not a fairy tale or fantasy. There is no Merlin, no sword in the stone, and no Lancelot. This is a tale of battle, intrigue and an irate Morgause who delights in nurturing the belief that she is a witch—especially after her very public curse on Arthur’s sons… This is an account of Arthurian legend, based on historical evidence and meticulous research; a story of King Arthur as it may have actually unfolded.
Bernard Cornwell has said that “Helen Hollick has it all” and that she “tells a great story.” Sharon Kay Penman felt that the novel was “compelling, convincing and—ultimately—unforgettable.” In this story of harsh battles, treasonous plots, and the life-threatening politics of Britain's dark ages, author Helen Hollick boldly reintroduces King Arthur as you've never seen him before. This is the true story of King Arthur’s quest to keep all of Britain united under his legendary Pendragon’s Banner.
"Hollick juggles a cast of characters and a bloody, tangled plot with great skill."
– Publishers Weekly
"Weaves together fact, legend, and inspired imagination to create a world so real we can breathe the smoke of its fires and revel in the Romano- British lust for life, love and honor."
– Historical Novel Review
"Camelot as it really was... a very talented writer."
– Sharon Kay Penman, bestselling author of The Devil's Brood
"Hellen Hollick has it all. She tells a great story, gets her history right, and writes consistently readable books.”
--Bernard Cornwell
Visit all these great blogs on the tour:
The Tome Traveller’s Weblog (10/12)
A Reader’s Respite (10/12)
Carla Nayland’s Historical Fiction (10/13)
Enchanted by Josephine (10/14)
Fumbling with Fiction (10/14)
Found Not Lost (10/15)
Nan Hawthorne’s Booking the Middle Ages (10/15)
Jenny Loves to Read (10/16)
The Review From Here (10/17)
The Courtier’s Book (10/18)
Chick Loves Lit (10/19)
Love Romance Passion (10/20)
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The Impasse Strikes Back (10/21)
S. Krishna’s Books (10/22)
Books Like Breathing (10/23)
Passages to the Past (10/24)
Virginie Says (10/25)
Readaholic (10/25)
Reading with Monie (10/26)
Books & Needlepoint (10/27)
A Sea of Books (10/28)
Bloody Bad (10/28)
Devourer of Books (10/29)
Peeking Between the Pages (10/29)
Historical Tapestry (10/30)
Medieval Bookworm (10/30)
Book Soulmates (10/30)
Susan’s Art & Words (10/30)
Steven Till (10/31)
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3 comments:
i'm glad that I caught your post today. I bought the hardcover of this years ago but didn't read it as I couldn't find a copy of 'The Kingmaking' and didn't want to miss any of the story. Yippee, they have released it in paperback. Now I'll will have to buy that one before I can possibly read this one. Thanks for the heads up.
I am very excited about this book. I read The Kingmaking and loved it!
Sounds just my sort of thing. Now I have to go look for it.
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