The Crystal Cave

Name: The Crystal Cave
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444737486
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The spellbinding story of Merlin

By Mary Stewart

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Summary

Set in fifth-century Britain, The Crystal Cave follows the extraordinary youth of Merlin, the illegitimate son of a South Wales princess. Gifted with the Sight from an early age, Merlin navigates a world rife with chaos, invasion, and imprisonment. As he matures, he embraces his pivotal role in ushering in the era of King Arthur amidst the turbulence following the Roman withdrawal.
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This historical fiction is ideal for readers who enjoy Arthurian legend, richly detailed historical settings, and character-driven narratives blending myth and history.

The beloved classic novel of Arthurian Britain - the saga of King Arthur as told by Merlin, by one of our most treasured authors.

The dramatic first novel in the classic Merlin Trilogy, set in fifth century Britain at the beginning of the time of King Arthur.

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Fifth century Britain is a country of chaos and division after the Roman withdrawal. This is the world of young Merlin, the illegitimate child of a South Wales princess who will not reveal to her son his father's true identity.

Yet Merlin is an extraordinary child, aware at the earliest age that he possesses a great natural gift - the Sight. Against a background of invasion and imprisonment, wars and conquest, Merlin emerges into manhood, and accepts his dramatic role in the New Beginning - the coming of King Arthur.

The Crystal Cave masterfully weaves history and fantasy, transporting readers to a time of legend and magic.

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Praised for its vivid and enthralling narrative, The Crystal Cave is celebrated as a deft and colourful re-creation of Merlin's early life (Sunday Times). Critics highlight Mary Stewart's simple yet vivid style and imaginative storytelling, which breathe life into fifth-century Britain (Daily Telegraph, Books And Bookmen). Readers will find a fascinating story that captivates the imagination, blending legend and historical detail with poetic flair (The Scotsman, New York Times).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444737486

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: 2 maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 385g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Mary Stewart is one of our most successful novelists. Her first novel, MADAM WILL YOU TALK, was published in 1955. It was an immediate success and marked the beginning of a long and acclaimed writing career. All her novels have been bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. She was made a Doctor of Literature by Durham University in 2009.