The Hollow Hills
Published in 1973, The Hollow Hills is a historical fantasy and romantasy novel by Mary Stewart. Much of the action takes place in Great Britain. Characters include Arthur King. Key subjects include adaptations, britons, kings and rulers and Merlin.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 46 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 44 editions across 6 languages.
At about 475 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.
About The Hollow Hills
Dark Ages. Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain.
Awards & lists
- 🏆Mythopoeic Awards 1974 — Mythopoeic Fantasy Award (winner)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Hollow Hills?
The Hollow Hills was written by Mary Stewart and first published in 1973.
What genre is The Hollow Hills?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Romantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction and Historical Romance.
How long is The Hollow Hills?
The median edition has 475 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Hollow Hills?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Winter King, Excalibur and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
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