Journal Entry 1 by IrasCignavojo from Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg Germany on Thursday, June 09, 2011

Short description
Born of an incestuous relationship between King Arthur and his half sister, the evil sorceress Morgause, the bastard Mordred is reared in secrecy. Called to Camelot by events he cannot deny, Mordred becomes Arthur’s most trusted counselor -- a fateful act that leads to the "wicked day of destiny" when father and son must face each other in battle.

Product Details
* Hardcover: 453 pages
* Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1 edition (October 1983)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0688025072
* ISBN-13: 978-0688025076
* Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1 inches
* Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces

Description from the publisher (via amazon.com)
If you haven't read Mary Stewart's Arthurian Saga, you don't know what you're missing. They are must reads for any romance reader, for any lover of Arthurian legend, for any history buff, for any voracious reader, and may be the books to get non-readers started. Basically, they should be read by everyone! Mary Stewart's research is phenomenal. Her understanding of myth and its relationship to fact is remarkable. The books are complex, yet incredibly inviting and you will absolutely love the characters. They also weave together so beautifully that you won't be able to read only one. Two things I find particularly interesting in this series is the portrayal of Arthur and the fall of Camelot. Arthur represents all of humanity in these books as opposed to the more mythical figure you usually see. And the fall of Camelot is more internal rather than external--more about the passions and lusts in the heart rather than a more obvious loss of power. The books go in this order: The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, The Last Enchantment, The Wicked Day.

My comments
Just arrived via BookMoochfrom MaryBeth from California. . I was shocked to see how much postage she had to pay - and even more thankful for receiving it.