The Crystal Cave
Buy Now
By using these links, you support READO. We receive an affiliate commission without any additional costs to you.
Description
Vivid, enthralling, absolutely first-class - Daily Mail
So begins the story of Merlin, born the illegitimate son of a Welsh princess in fifth century Britain, a world ravaged by war. Small and neglected, with his mother unwilling to reveal his father's identity, Merlin must disguise his intelligence - and hide his occasional ability to know things before they happen - in order to keep himself safe.
While exploring the countryside near his home, Merlin stumbles across a cave filled with books and papers and hiding a room lined with crystals. It is the home of Galapas, who becomes Merlin's tutor and friend, and who teaches Merlin to understand the world around him... and to harness the power of the crystal cave to see the future.
Merlin will rise to power and enter history - and legend - as advisor to King Arthur. But all stories must begin somewhere. And this is his.
The Crystal Cave is the first of Mary Stewart's brilliant Arthurian Saga, telling the story of King Arthur from the perspective of the extraordinary, mysterious Merlin.
Book Information
Posts
Cozy background story for the sidekick of one of the most famous European legends
The BBC’s series Merlin is one of my all time favourite cozy TV show. And this book had the same vibe, I was constantly reminded of it and in a good way, not copycat like. Admittedly, it must have been the other way round, given the dates of publication. We learn about Merlin’s life, starting in childhood all the way to him becoming a young man and understanding his given powers. At times, Merlin feels a little too self righteous and overly confident, but then again what teen doesn’t? My biggest issue is with the lack of female characters and the portrayal of women; what a surprise for a book that was first published in 1970 and takes place in the European Middle Ages. Im looking forward to more female characters in the next few books! Mild spoiler for those who have never heard of the Arthurian legend. * I personally preferred this way of Arthur’s conception but knowing what I know of history… the other version is more likely *
Description
Vivid, enthralling, absolutely first-class - Daily Mail
So begins the story of Merlin, born the illegitimate son of a Welsh princess in fifth century Britain, a world ravaged by war. Small and neglected, with his mother unwilling to reveal his father's identity, Merlin must disguise his intelligence - and hide his occasional ability to know things before they happen - in order to keep himself safe.
While exploring the countryside near his home, Merlin stumbles across a cave filled with books and papers and hiding a room lined with crystals. It is the home of Galapas, who becomes Merlin's tutor and friend, and who teaches Merlin to understand the world around him... and to harness the power of the crystal cave to see the future.
Merlin will rise to power and enter history - and legend - as advisor to King Arthur. But all stories must begin somewhere. And this is his.
The Crystal Cave is the first of Mary Stewart's brilliant Arthurian Saga, telling the story of King Arthur from the perspective of the extraordinary, mysterious Merlin.
Book Information
Posts
Cozy background story for the sidekick of one of the most famous European legends
The BBC’s series Merlin is one of my all time favourite cozy TV show. And this book had the same vibe, I was constantly reminded of it and in a good way, not copycat like. Admittedly, it must have been the other way round, given the dates of publication. We learn about Merlin’s life, starting in childhood all the way to him becoming a young man and understanding his given powers. At times, Merlin feels a little too self righteous and overly confident, but then again what teen doesn’t? My biggest issue is with the lack of female characters and the portrayal of women; what a surprise for a book that was first published in 1970 and takes place in the European Middle Ages. Im looking forward to more female characters in the next few books! Mild spoiler for those who have never heard of the Arthurian legend. * I personally preferred this way of Arthur’s conception but knowing what I know of history… the other version is more likely *