The Hollow Hills

★ 4.0 avg 51 votes

About this book

Dark Ages. Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain.

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4.0/5 · 51 readers · 455 pages · ≈ 8 h 26 m · Moderate

What order should I read the Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy series?

Read The Hollow Hills first, then follow the publication order above — The Crystal Cave, then The Last Enchantment, then The Wicked Day, then The Prince and the Pilgrim.

How long does it take to read The Hollow Hills?

About ≈ 8 h 26 m — 455 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mThe Hollow Hills~8 h 26 m

How many pages is The Hollow Hills?

455 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320The Hollow Hills455

What genre is The Hollow Hills?

It sits on the Historical Fiction, History, Fiction shelves.

Is The Hollow Hills in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in The Hollow Hills?

The main characters include Arthur King.

Where does The Hollow Hills take place?

It is set in Great Britain.

Who wrote The Hollow Hills?

Mary Stewart.

Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy — reading order

  1. → The Hollow Hills (1973) you are here
  2. 1 The Crystal Cave (1970)
  3. 2 The Last Enchantment (1979)
  4. 3 The Wicked Day (1983)
  5. 4 The Prince and the Pilgrim (1995)
Setting Great Britain Characters Arthur King 🏆 Awards Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
“There was a lark singing somewhere high above.”