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Hawk of May

Intelligent and imaginative...even the magic convinces. -Mary Renault, author of The King Must Die On The Path Toward Greatness, Every Hero Makes a Choice Legends sing of Sir Gawain, one of the most respected warriors of King Arthur's reign and one of the greatest champions of all time. But this is not that story. This is the story of Gwalchmai, middle son of the beautiful, infinitely evil sorceress Morgawse, and gifted student of her dark magical arts. A story of an uncertain man, doubting his ability to follow his elder brother's warrior prowess and seeking to find his own identity by bonding with his frightening and powerful mother. Disappointed in himself and despised by his father, Gwalchmai sets out on a journey that will lead him to the brink of darkness... A tale of loss, redemption, and adventure, Hawk of May brings new depth and understanding to Sir Gawain, the legend of King Arthur, and the impact of choices made-and the consequences that follow. A welcome new light on the horizon of popular Arthurian legend...delightful...a strong sense of love and mysticism...a ripping adventure tale. -Booklist Will appeal to those who have enjoyed Tolkien's works. -Library Journal Compelling...splendid...vibrant...exhilarating...a novel that seduces us into accepting sorcery and sanctity in King Arthur's England. -New York Times Book Review

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  • "Intelligent and imaginative...even the magic convinces. -Mary Renault, author of The King Must Die On The Path Toward Greatness, Every Hero Makes a Choice Legends sing of Sir Gawain, one of the most respected warriors of King Arthur's reign and one of the greatest champions of all time. But this is not that story. This is the story of Gwalchmai, middle son of the beautiful, infinitely evil sorceress Morgawse, and gifted student of her dark magical arts. A story of an uncertain man, doubting his ability to follow his elder brother's warrior prowess and seeking to find his own identity by bonding with his frightening and powerful mother. Disappointed in himself and despised by his father, Gwalchmai sets out on a journey that will lead him to the brink of darkness... A tale of loss, redemption, and adventure, Hawk of May brings new depth and understanding to Sir Gawain, the legend of King Arthur, and the impact of choices made-and the consequences that follow. A welcome new light on the horizon of popular Arthurian legend...delightful...a strong sense of love and mysticism...a ripping adventure tale. -Booklist Will appeal to those who have enjoyed Tolkien's works. -Library Journal Compelling...splendid...vibrant...exhilarating...a novel that seduces us into accepting sorcery and sanctity in King Arthur's England. -New York Times Book Review"@en
  • "In the first book of her Arthurian trilogy, the author of Horses of Heaven weaves a fantastic tale of sorcery and valor into a a struggle of good against evil, as the warrior Gwalchmai, son of the evil sorceress Morgawse and nephew to King Arthur, is forced to choose between his mother's path of Dark power and Arthur's empire of Light."
  • "Gwalchmai journey's to the safety of his uncle King Arthur and his court to escape from the evil magic of his mother, Morgawse, a bitter enemy of Arthur's."

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  • "Romances"@en
  • "Romances"
  • "Electronic books"@en
  • "Historical fiction"@en
  • "Historical fiction"
  • "Adaptations"@en
  • "Adaptations"
  • "Fantasy fiction"@en
  • "Fantasy fiction"
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  • "Fiction"

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  • "Das Falke des Lichts : Roman"
  • "Hawk of May"@en
  • "Hawk of May"
  • "Der Falke des Lichts"
  • "Faucon de mai : roman"
  • "Der Falke des Lichts die Artus-Saga"
  • "El halcón de mayo"@es
  • "Der Falke des Lichts Roman"
  • "Der Falke des Lichts : [Roman]"
  • "Der Falke des Lichts : Roman"

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