A retelling of the Arthurian legend from the point of view of Derfel Cadarn, one of Arthur's warriors who later becomes a monk.

"The best Arthurian fiction since Gillian Bradshaw, if not Mary Stewart herself" ("The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction"), "Excalibur" offers a brilliant conclusion to Cornwell's popular Arthurian trilogy.

Merlinnus the magician devises a way for King Arthur to prove himself the rightful king of England -- pulling a sword from a stone -- but trouble arises when someone else removes the sword first.

Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.

Explore the life and legend of the fabled 'Once and Future King' whose story has fueled imaginations for over a thousand years.

"Winters in the World is a beautifully observed journey through the cycle of the year in Anglo-Saxon England, exploring the festivals, customs and traditions linked to the different seasons. Drawing on a wide variety of source material, including poetry, histories and religious literature, Eleanor Parker investigates how Anglo-Saxons felt about the annual passing of the seasons and the profound relationship they saw between human life and the rhythms...