The Wicked Day

Name: The Wicked Day
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781444737547
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By Mary Stewart

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Summary

Far from being the scourge of Arthur, his bastard son Mordred strives to resist Merlin's prophecy of doom. However, his efforts are undermined by the schemes of his sorceress mother, Queen Morgause, who raised him as her instrument of revenge. Misunderstandings beyond his control further entangle his fate. Ultimately, prophecy prevails as a fatal and inevitable confrontation unfolds within the darkened walls of Camelot.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction infused with myth and legend, particularly those drawn to Arthurian tales and complex characters shaped by fate and family intrigue.

The extraordinary story of the last days of Camelot by one of our most beloved storytellers, author of The Crystal Cave.

From the bestselling author of the acclaimed Merlin trilogy comes this startling reappraisal of the last days of Camelot and the story of King Arthur's bastard son Mordred

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Far from being the scourge of Arthur, his bastard son Mordred actually strives to resist Merlin's prophecy of doom. But he is thwarted by the schemes of his sorceress mother, Queen Morgause, who has brought him up to be her revenge incarnate, and by misunderstandings beyond his control.

The Wicked Day explores how prophecy triumphs, and the confrontation that is as fatal as it is inevitable is played out against the darkened walls of the city of Camelot.

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Celebrated for its compelling retelling of Arthurian legend, The Wicked Day has been praised as "magical" (The Times) and "highly enjoyable . . . a provocative recast legend" (New York Times Book Review). Reviewers highlight Mary Stewart's skill in weaving myth and history into credible fiction, calling the novel "colourful and entertaining" (Publishers Weekly) and noting it grips anyone fascinated by the mythical world of Arthurian legend (Good Housekeeping).

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444737547

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 February 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 40.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 432g

Pages: 544

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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.