Cover of The Crimson Chalice
Historical Fantasy

The Crimson Chalice

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  • 1976 first published
  • 380 pages
  • 11 editions
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The Crimson Chalice is a 1976 historical fantasy novel by Victor Canning. The story is set in Great Britain, in the Fifth century, A.D. Characters include Arthur King. Key subjects include adaptations, britons and kings and rulers.

It has been published in 11 editions.

It runs to roughly 380 pages — 6–7 hours of reading at an average pace.

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • Fifth century, A.D

Characters

Subjects

  • Adaptations
  • Arthurian romances
  • Britons
  • Kings and rulers
  • Historical fantasy
  • Arthurian romances, adaptations
  • Arthur, king

Quick answers

Who wrote The Crimson Chalice?

The Crimson Chalice was written by Victor Canning and first published in 1976.

What genre is The Crimson Chalice?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy.

How long is The Crimson Chalice?

The median edition has 380 pages, about 6–7 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Crimson Chalice?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Last Enchantment, The Wicked Day and Arthur.

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