The Winter King
a Novel of Arthur
Published in 1995, The Winter King is a historical fantasy and mythic fiction novel by Bernard Cornwell. It takes readers to Great Britain and England in To 1066. It features Arthur King. Key subjects include kings and rulers, britons, adaptations and legends.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, and 108 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 15 editions.
At about 434 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About The Winter King
Uther, the High King of Britain, has died, leaving the infant Mordred as his only heir. His uncle, the loyal and gifted warlord Arthur, now rules as caretaker for a country which has fallen into chaos - threats emerge from within the British kingdoms while vicious Saxon armies stand ready to invade. As he struggles to unite Britain and hold back the Saxon enemy, Arthur is embroiled in a doomed romance with beautiful Guinevere.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Winter King?
The Winter King was written by Bernard Cornwell and first published in 1995.
What genre is The Winter King?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Myth & Legend Fiction and Historical Fiction.
How long is The Winter King?
The median edition has 434 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Winter King?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Last Enchantment, The Hollow Hills and The High Kings.
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