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Book Review of Kingdom of Summer (Down the Long Wind, Bk 2)

Kingdom of Summer (Down the Long Wind, Bk 2)
Judyh avatar reviewed on + 227 more book reviews


I loved this entire Arthurian trilogy. The prose is beautiful, and there is enough adventure, history, and romance, and history to satisfy any reader and especially lovers of the Arthurian legend.

The first book "Hawk of May" focuses on Sir Gawalchmai (Sir Gawain) in his youth and as he meets up and joins with Arthur Many of the usual characters come to life in this story as well. "Kingdom of Summer", the second book, focuses on his search for Elidan, the lady he loves. There is also a confrontation with his mother, an evil sorceress. The last book, In Winter's Shadow, is told from Gwynhwyfar's (Guinevere) perspective. I found it very compelling.

The entire trilogy is a refreshingly new version of an old tale, highly recommended.