First published 1485
King Arthur pulls the sword from the stone and claims his throne, but his greatest challenges lie ahead. Arthur gathers the finest knights to his Round Table, including the noble Lancelot and the brave Gareth. Yet the fellowship faces constant threats from within and without. Lancelot's forbidden love for Queen Guinevere tears at the heart of Camelot. Knights quest for the Holy Grail while others succumb to jealousy and betrayal. Merlin's wisdom cannot prevent the forces that will ultimately destroy Arthur's kingdom. Malory weaves together the full sweep of Arthurian legend, from the king's rise to his tragic fall. The Round Table represents humanity's highest ideals, but human weakness proves stronger than noble intentions.
Genres: classic-literature, mythology, historical-fiction, fantasy
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, epic-quest, forbidden-love
Setting: Camelot
Period: Medieval
489 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books