18 books like The return of Merlin

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Merlin Henry Lovelich · 1900 · 739p · ≈ 24h · Challenging Merlin () is a mythical figure prominently featured in the legend of King Arthur and best known as a prophet and a magician, along with several other main roles. Shares: Merlin, Romances, Wizards, Legends

Merlín Stephen R. Lawhead · 1988 · ★ 4.0 · 480p · ≈ 16h · Moderate He was born to greatness, the son of a druid bard and a princess of lost Atlantis. A trained warrior, blessed with the gifts of prophecy and song, he grew to manhood in a land ravaged by the brutal greed of petty chieftains and barbarian invaders. Merlin: Respected, feared and hated by many, he was to have a higher destiny. For it was he who prepared the way for the momentous event that would… Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Legends, Adaptations

The coming of the king Nikolai Tolstoy · 1988 · 607p · ≈ 20h · Moderate Was Merlin only a legend—or a man of history?In The Quest for Merlin, acclaimed historian and author Nikolai Tolstoy undertakes a bold and fascinating investigation into one of Britain's most enduring and enigmatic figures. Moving beyond romance and legend, Tolstoy asks a daring question: Was there a real Merlin behind the medieval wizard of Camelot—and if so, who was he?Drawing on early Welsh… Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Merlin's booke Jane Yolen · 1986 · ★ 3.9 · 176p · ≈ 5h · Moderate The award-winning author How to Fracture a Fairy Tale revamps the Camelot legend with stories of King Arthur's powerful mentor, the great magician Merlin.   There is perhaps no more beloved and enduring myth in the Western canon than the story of King Arthur, his knights, Queen Guinevere, and of course, his mysterious tutor and magical advisor, Merlin. A sorcerer, sage, prophet, and… Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Last Enchantment Mary Stewart · 1979 · ★ 4.2 · 512p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Follow Merlin through a candid tale of adventure, enchantment and wonder as he spurs Arthur and his knights through a destiny to build Camelot and thwart evil; this almost bibliographical novel of Merlin's story gives a fresh take and gives deeper insight into the tales of King Arthur then is found in more common literature. Shares: Merlin, Romances, Wizards, Legends

Merlin Mallory, James. · 1999 · ★ 4.5 · 289p · ≈ 9h · Moderate The war between Merlin and the pagan Mab, Queen of Magic, hurtles toward the final conflict. At last, a good King sits on England's throne. But Arthur leaves Camelot on a quest of shadows, while his nemesis, Mab's disciple Mordred, grows into a monster cruel enough to laugh at his own mother's murder. As Mab's growing evil drives away even her loyal servant, the gnome Frick, Merlin, too, is… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances, England

The Sorcerer Jack Whyte · 1997 · ★ 4.3 · 523p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Throughout the widely praised Camulod Chronicles, Merlyn Britannicus has been driven by one sacred dream--to see Britain united under one just, powerful king. In The Sorcerer: Metamorphosis, it is time for the Sorcerer to fulfill his promise--to present the battle-proven Arthur as the Riothamus, the High King of Britain. When Arthur miraculously withdraws the Sword of Kingship from the stone in… Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Camelot's Shadow Sarah Zettel · 2004 · ★ 3.0 · 432p · ≈ 14h · Moderate A magical fantasy romance set in Arthurian England from the Philip K. Dick Award–winning author of Reclamation and The Other Sister.   An epic series featuring the women of Camelot begins with this tale of forbidden magic and enduring love.   Lady Risa of the Morelands has already caught the eyes and won the hearts of many suitors. Not one of them, though, can gain the approval of… Shares: King Arthur, Arthurian romances

The Crystal Cave Mary Stewart · 1970 · ★ 3.8 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate WHO WAS MERLIN? Was the famed magician of Camelot and King Arthur's court really a sinister, all-powerful being from another world? Was he truly a Prince of Darkness? Or was he a man with the passions of other mortals? A man with unique intelligence and unusual gifts? Why was he so feared? How did he come by his occult powers? Why was the crystal cave so important to him? Fifth century Britain… Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Legends, Adaptations

The Hollow Hills Mary Stewart · 1973 · ★ 4.0 · 455p · ≈ 15h · Moderate 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. Shares: Merlin, Romances, Wizards, Adaptations

Merlin's Mirror Andre Norton · 1975 · ★ 4.0 · 205p · ≈ 6h · Moderate A different telling of the old legends/myths of Merlin and King Arthur with the mysterious Sky Folk and The Dark Ones, both star fairing races that strive to have mastery over the Earth and its people through advanced technology and esper powers. Sir Lancelot is omitted from this tale and there are other differences with names, places and characters. Were this book written as a fresh tale with… Shares: Merlin, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Wicked Day Mary Stewart · 1983 · ★ 4.1 · 376p · ≈ 12h · Moderate 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. Shares: Merlin, Romances, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Etude sur le "Merlin" de Robert de Boron Alexandre Micha · 1980 · 239p · ≈ 7h · Moderate The Bureau of Consumer Protection of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) presents the full text of the fact sheet entitled "Personal Emergency Response Systems," published in March 2001 in PDF format. The fact sheet discusses the personal emergency response system (PERS), an electronic device that allows one to summon help in an emergency. The fact sheet also highlights how PERS works,… Shares: Merlin, Romances, Arthurian romances

The Birth of Merlin William Rowley · 1662 · ★ 3.3 · 55p · ≈ 1h · Demanding [63] p. 25 cm Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The iron grail Robert Holdstock · 2002 · ★ 3.8 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate De retour sur l'île anglaise d'Alba, Merlin est accueilli par de mauvaises nouvelles. La forteresse de Taurovida a été prise par les troupes du Pays fantôme, et l'enchanteur est l'objet de multiples menaces. Shares: Merlin, Wizards, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

The Prince and the Pilgrim Mary Stewart · 1995 · ★ 4.2 · 292p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Prince Alexander is spirited away as an infant to escape the jealous rage of his uncle, the King of Cornwall, who murdered Alexander's father, but when he comes of age he must overcome the temptations of love, an enchantress and the Holy Grail in order to seek justice. Shares: Merlin, Legends, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Beltane the Smith Jeffery Farnol · 1915 · ★ 2.0 · 558p · ≈ 18h · Challenging A mighty man was Beltane the Smith, despite his youth already great of stature and comely of feature. Much knew he of woodcraft, of the growth of herb and tree and flower, of beast and bird, and how to tell each by its cry or song or flight; he knew the ways of fish in the streams, and could tell the course of the stars in the heavens; versed was he likewise in the ancient wisdoms and… Shares: Romances, Adaptations, Arthurian romances

Méliador Jean Froissart · 1895 Shares: Romances, Arthurian romances

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