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The Last Enchantment

Arthurian Saga, Book 3

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By land and water shall it go home, and lie hidden in the floating stone until by fire it shall be raised again. Arthur has raised the sword and claimed his birthright as High King of Briton, determined to unite the many tiny kingdoms that make up his country. Now he sits upon his throne at Camelot with Merlin by his side, his most trusted adviser.

But Merlin is growing old, and his sight is dimming. He knows that Mordred, child of Arthur's unknowing union with his half-sister Morgause, will be Arthur's downfall. But he cannot see the future clearly enough to know why, or how - or when. And he's distracted: his gifted young apprentice, Niniane, is more than meets the eye. As Merlin teaches her to control her powers, he seems to lose his own.

Merlin has secured Arthur's place in history. Now he must take his own.

The Arthurian Saga, begun in The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills and The Last Enchantment, continues in The Wicked Day, the story of Arthur's last battle....

©1979 Mary Stewart (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Fantasy Fiction Historical Fiction Medieval Arthurian Royalty Magic Middle Ages
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I first read this book in the 80s it was nice to return.. to the Merlin story so well thought out.

A story revisited

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Excellent narration. For me this was a slightly differently take on Merlin. Of which there have been many over the years, it a story that fascinates so many people. Mary Stewart's take on Merlin and Arthur was fascinating.

Totally enjoyable

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I first read this series when I was young and impressionable and found them to be captivating and wonderful. Now that I am old and impressionable I am happy to find joy in these excellent spoken editions.
A wondetful author transformed by an excellent narrator telling timeless tales.
Thank you.

Enchanting. Entrancing.

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Read this trilogy several times and really enjoyed it. The audible books are well read and enhance the drama of the Arthurian legend. Well worth listening to.

Best trilogy

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I’ve really enjoyed rediscovering these books with Derek Perkins. As a child I remember being disappointed with this final book but listening to it now, as an adult, I appreciated it more. I was so relieved with the ending!

Perfect end to the Merlin trilogy

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