R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 4/9/2013 + 1452 more book reviews

Book 1, Hatchlings, and Book 2, Fledglings, were about the childhood and youth of two friends - Caius (who will become known as Merlin or Cais Merlin) and Uther. In addition, their uncle tells Caius about the making of Excalibur. His uncle fashioned Excalibur using a little known process to make it. Caius is told that he will become the keeper of the sword when his uncle dies.

Uther and Cais Merlin know each other well based on their boyhood ether. Each can anticipate the actions of the other. Both have lost their fathers and both grieved deeply. Uther has become King, replacing his father, Uric, and Merlin heads his home, Camulod. Lot is an enemy beyond par - evil, devious and very intelligent and intends to rule Britannia. Uther & Merlin both vow to kill him.

Merlin falls deeply in love with a young woman who has been brutally beaten and raped. He fears that Uther was responsible. He names Cassandra, recognizing that she cannot speak. When his aunt meets her, she informs him that the young woman is carrying his child. She is convinced to move from her hidden valley to Camulod for the wedding. When Marlin' budding adjutant sees her he falls to his knees. The young woman is his sister who he has believed dead. She tells the story of her survival through sign language.

The tale moves on until Arthur is born with battles, deaths of friends and loved ones but . Rather than provide more details, I urge readers to pick up this novel for themselves. Very nice read.

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