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Summary: Arthur After Merlin
Review: The Story: Merlin is dead. Or, is he? It matters not, as this sequel to the wonderful Merlin trilogy contains very little Merlin. It focuses on Mordred, the illegitimate but eldest son of Arthur, the Dragon of Greater Britain. Mordred is raised in secrecy, as a pawn in the power games of his mother, the High King's half-sister, Queen Morgause. As he grows, he has to relearn the world repeatedly: he is the son of peasants; no, he is the illegitimate son of Arthur's dead enemy, King Lot; no, he is Arthur's son; he is Arthur's bane, as foretold by Merlin; no, he is Mordred, trying to make a place in history to be proud of.Commentary: This is a well-told story I found by accident, even though I had read and reread the Merlin trilogy. It differs vastly from the trilogy, not only in Merlin's near-absence, but in the minimal role played by magic. Instead, the emphasis is on whether Mordred can overcome his beginnings, other tragedies, and Fate, to become a son of whom Arthur can be proud. I'm glad I found this treasure.
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Summary: It wasn't as good as the others...
Review: This book wasn't as good as the others in Mary Stewart's Arthur stories. Still, it's a good read and a good story.
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Summary: Not as good as the Merlin trilogy but still very good.
Review: Though not as good as the Merlin Trilogy this is still a very good book and a fitting conclusion to Stewart's retelling of Authorian lore. Stewart takes a completely different view of Mordred than most writters. He is not a sniveling, cowardly villian, but a potential hero. Doomed to infamy by prophecy.
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Summary: Not as good as the Merlin trilogy but still very good.
Review: Though not as good as the Merlin Trilogy this is still a very good book and a fitting conclusion to Stewart's retelling of Authorian lore. Stewart takes a completely different view of Mordred than most writters. He is not a sniveling, cowardly villian, but a potential hero. Doomed to infamy by prophecy.
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