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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... read more

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There was a lark singing somewhere high above.

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This is book 2 of 5 in The Arthurian Saga. (standard series)

Preceded by The Crystal Cave, and followed by The Last Enchantment.

This is book 6 of 10 in Publishers Weekly Bestselling Novels In 1973. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Burr, and followed by Evening in Byzantium.

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  1. Mary Stewart (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1973
ISBN: 978-0340172759
Page Count: 446

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