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The Hollow Hills

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The Hollow Hills vividly brings to life the Dark Ages countryside of England and Wales, tracing the journey of the young Arthur from his birth to his ascension as king. Central to the narrative is Merlin, whose powerful yet vulnerable presence shapes the tale, offering profound insight into a time of strife and violence.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers of historical fiction and fans of Arthurian legend seeking a richly atmospheric and thrilling narrative.

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The story of Merlin and King Arthur continues in the second of Mary Stewart's beloved Arthurian Saga.... the story of Excalibur, the sword of kings.

The second in Mary Stewart's magnificent Merlin trilogy after The Crystal Cave

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The countryside of England and Wales in the Dark Ages forms an almost tangible background to this wonderfully and powerfully realised picture of an ancestral hero coming to manhood.

The Hollow Hills is the brilliant portrayal of the young Arthur from his birth to accession to the throne of Britain. And behind and around him is the strong, yet vulnerable figure of Merlin who sees and knows so much but is powerless to prevent the strife and violence of his turbulent times.

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A real spell-binder, praised by the Sunday Telegraph, with compelling chases, battles, and thrills noted by the Daily Mirror. The book is celebrated as a fascinating re-creation of the King Arthur legend by Newsweek, while The Times commends Mary Stewart's storytelling prowess. The Washington Times finds it superb and lyrical.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444737509

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 382g

Pages: 480

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.

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