Cover of The Book of the Stone

The Book of the Stone

  • 2000 first published
  • 285 pages
  • 4 editions

The Book of the Stone is a 2000 historical fantasy and epic fantasy novel by Diana L. Paxson. The story is set in Great Britain, in To 1066. It features Arthur King. Readers will find themes of adaptations.

It has been published in 4 editions.

At about 285 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

Characters

Subjects

  • Adaptations
  • Arthurian romances
  • Great Britain
  • Arthur, king
  • Arthurian romances, adaptations
  • Great britain
  • Historical
  • Historical fantasy
  • Epic fantasy

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote The Book of the Stone?

The Book of the Stone was written by Diana L. Paxson and first published in 2000.

What genre is The Book of the Stone?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Historical Fiction.

How long is The Book of the Stone?

The median edition has 285 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Book of the Stone?

Readers who like it often enjoy Arthur, Blackmantle and The Deer's Cry.

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