The book of the sword
About this book
A retelling of the classic Arthurian legend, full of action, adventure, and epic thrills!Mighty Rome subjugated the isle of Britain only to abandon it, leaving behind a bloody patchwork of warring tribes. The fragile peace imposed by the conquerors has been shattered, compelling Artoria Argantel -- Lady of the Lake and Druid priestess -- to call upon the Spirit of War and Justice to deliver a champion who will unite the broken land. It is from Argantel's ancient and royal blood that the hero will spring; his sword will be forged from star-steel by ancient spells, carried by soldier-priests from the steppes of Asia to the edges of the Empire. Only one man can wield this holy steel, aided by the wizard Merlin, whose heritage is a magic wilder still. Only one man can free the sword from its prison of stone ... Artor, a fosterling of unknown parentage. The promised High King.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 236 readers · 271 pages · ≈ 5 h 01 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The book of the sword?
About ≈ 5 h 01 m — 271 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The book of the sword?
271 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The book of the sword?
It sits on the History, Fiction shelves.
Is The book of the sword in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote The book of the sword?
Diana L. Paxson (1943–0).