The Hollow Hills Author:Mary Stewart The spellbinding story of how Merlin, the Enchanter, helped Arthur become king of all Britain. A magnificent novel set in a time when no life is safe, no law stable. The prophetic voice of Merlin communicates not only the bristling atmoshpere of the story's ancient setting but also its profound relevance to our own time. Once again, as she di... more »d in her bestselling THE CRYSTAL CAVE, Mary Stewart provides a glowing re-creation of pre-Cameolot England.« less
Read this many years ago. I was remember HAVING to read it after having read the Crystal Cave. I seem to recall some future tech was involved, believe it or not. Great good read!
I thought this was the best of her series, but her series is not the best of the Arthurian sagas. Good ... but not as great as Jack Whyte or Lawhead or Attanasio or others I'm not selling!
The best thing I can tell you is, if you like J.R.R Tolkien, you will love this. It has a slow beginning, which can tend to push a reader away, but if you hang in there, it is well worth it. There are many tasks and obstacles that Merlin and his apprentice must overcome, with an action packed conclusion.