The Hollow Hills

by Mary Stewart Narrated by Derek Perkins

Overview

The spellbinding, suspenseful story of how Merlin, the Enchanter, helped Arthur become the king of all Britain-a magnificent novel set in a time when no life is safe, no law stable

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.

The prophetic voice of Merlin communicates not only the bristling atmosphere of the story's ancient setting but also its profound relevance to our own time. Once again, as she did in her bestselling The Crystal Cave, Mary Stewart provides a glowing re-creation of pre-Camelot England.

Editorial Reviews

JANUARY 2017 - AudioFile

Mary Stewart’s unique intermingling of history and fantasy earned critical acclaim more than 40 years ago, yet the work still enchants. Narrator Derek Perkins is a perfect guide into the fifth century and the legend of King Arthur, told from magician Merlin’s point of view. In this, the second in the trilogy, Merlin tells the story of Arthur’s birth and follows his growth into young manhood until he is made king. Perkins delivers appropriate solemnity to Merlin’s remembrances, while his infusion of youth and urgency identify Arthur. He slips in and out of secondary characters deftly, gliding over difficult place names and showing remarkable dexterity with names that have almost no vowels. The Arthurian novels include THE CRYSTAL CAVE (Book 1) and THE LAST ENCHANTMENT (Book 3). S.J.H. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169693867
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	11/22/2016
Series:	Arthurian Saga , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged

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