The Wicked Day
Published in 1983, The Wicked Day is a historical fantasy and historical romance novel by Mary Stewart. The story is set in Great Britain. It features Arthur King. Key subjects include adaptations, Mordred, knights and knighthood and kings and rulers.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 27 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 19 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 407 pages — 7–8 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Wicked Day
Far from being the scourge of Arthur, his bastard son Mordred actually strives to resist Merlin's prophecy of doom. But he is thwarted by the schemes of his sorceress mother, Queen Morgause, who has brought him up to be her revenge incarnate.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Wicked Day?
The Wicked Day was written by Mary Stewart and first published in 1983.
What genre is The Wicked Day?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Historical Romance.
How long is The Wicked Day?
The median edition has 407 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Wicked Day?
Readers who like it often enjoy Enemy of God, The Kingmaking and Arthur.
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