The Last Dragon
The first part in an epic sequel to M.K Hume s King Arthur trilogy.King Artor lies slain and Ector, a mere boy, is acknowledged as the legitimate heir to the kingdom But the land of the Celts has been weakened, and Ector grows up torn by conflicting senses of doom and duty It is only his marriage to Gwyllan that gives him a sense of fulfilment.Meanwhile, Arthur, the Bastard Prince, grows up aware that he is the son of Artor and Lady Elayne but knowing he can never challenge the position of his ruler and childhood friend.Living in the shadow of King Artor, neither man can escape the his legacy Free Read The Last Dragon by M.K. Hume For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr King Arthur How many ways can his story be retold and the myths surrounding him be re invented Apparently endlessly, as The Last Dragon is yet another Arthur retelling with a twist Admittedly, M.K Humes version of the story is an Interesting one, with the myth retold in a novel way In fact, the Arthur who becomes known as the Last Dragon is the mythical Arthurs illegitimate son and the series Twilight of the Celts, of which this novel is the first instalment, is set after King Arthurs King Arthur How many ways can his story be retold and the myths surrounding him be re invented Apparently endlessly, as The Last Dragon is yet another Arthur retelling with a twist Admittedly, M.K Hume s version of the story is an Interesting one, with the myth retold in a novel way In fact, the Arthur who becomes known as the Last Dragon is the mythical Arthur s illegitimate son and the series Twilight of the Celts, of which this novel is the first instalment, is set after King Arthur s demise The series is a continuation of two prior trilogies covering the lives of Merlin and King Arthur I ve not read these previous series and while I don t know how the Matter of Bri...historical fiction based in the times of legend celts vs Saxons in the battle for BritainA must read bookVery good reading Good sense of history can t wait to read the next book hope it s a good a read alsoThis 1st volume of the Twilight of the Celts trilogy isor less a follow up of the final part of the King Arthur Artor trilogy which was titled The Bloody Cup.It s another excellent book which is full with real characters who come vividly to life in this tale of brutal warfare, from within and without, within this hard but also wonderful world of the Celts.Wonderful storytelling makes this book a joy to read and the historical background of the world of the Celts is also This 1st volume of the Twilight of the Celts trilogy isor less a follow up of the final part of the King Arthur Artor trilogy which was titled The Bloody Cup.It s another excellent book which is full with real characters who come vividly to life in this tale of brutal warfare, from within and without, within this hard but also wonderful world of the Celts.Wonderful storytelling makes this book a joy to read and the historical background of the world of the Celts is also exceptionally pictured within this book as well as the historical facts and events which are taking plac...20% is really great and shows Hume s talent for spinning a grand tale However, the other 80% is bland and sleep inducing Arthur was a precocious child and youngster, but you never feel connected to him as a character.I do ...Dr Hume s latest is up to her usual very high standard Slightly wobbly at the start and she seems a little too fond of her main character a flaw in her Merlin trilogy as well but the story is exciting, the background and research very well done Thoroughly enjoyable.It s a very interesting book Following the start of Arthur s journey in life, I would recommend this story to anyone who has a keen interest in the Celtic backgrounds as well as the history of Britain in those times.Good story, spoilt a bit by the frequent swear words, which added nothing to the story.Loving all the MK Hume books.Gave it up a quarter of the way through Just did not send me No character development, stodgy pace.
- English
- 10 January 2018 M.K. Hume
- Paperback
- 592 pages
- 075537956X
- M.K. Hume
- The Last Dragon