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Cold My Heart (2011)

by Sarah Woodbury(Favorite Author)

3.7 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Sarah Woodbury

review 1: Although described as "A Novel of King Arthur" this book is really the story of Myrddin, one of Arthur's knights, and Nell, a nun who escapes when the Saxons raid her convent. Both Myrddin and Nell have repeated dreams about the death of King Arthur, and they work to change that future.I found the book enjoyable, but it didn't hold my interest. Between when I started reading this and when I finished I also read several paper books.There were several points where the history diverged from the standard Arthurian tradition and where I wish the author had either elaborated or not made the change. For example, Modred was referred to the son of Arthur's sister, but no elaboration of who that sister was. I had previously read the After Cilmeri series by the same author and wou... moreld recommend those more highly.
review 2: King Arthur comes to life in this wonderfully authentic tale based entirely on Welsh mythology rather than the Anglo-French version made fashionable by the needs of writers who lived years later or by romance writers.Arthur is under threat from a superior army of Saxons led by Mordred. The story builds around Myrddin, a knight, and Nell a nun, both dedicated to saving Arthur, and both able to foresee danger to him.The story has a magical feel, but doesn’t dwell upon sentiment; its characters having life of their own. It conveys a true feeling for Wales in the fifth and sixth centuries through warring factions seeking the approval of the High Church.An enjoyable read, with a thought provoking postscript. less

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