Free Download | Shadow of the King: Book Three of the Pendragon's Banner Trilogy | Helen Hollick

The Pendragon's Banner series is by far the best telling of the man we know as King Arthur that I have read to date. Helen's 'Arthur' is a real man with faults while still being the most charismatic war lord and King of his time. The plotline is heartbreaking, engaging and holds a steady course throughout the novel. All the characters are well developed and draw the reader in with every scene. When I first picked up The Kingmaking (book one in this series), I wanted to pommel Arthur for his chauvinistic mannerisms, but I must say that this is the 'true' Arthur. He would not have been a knight in shining armor or godlike in any way. Thus Helen has truly given us a realistic telling of who this great man might have been. Ms. Hollick also has given us a wonderful Guinevere who is as real and practical as any strong woman would have had to have been in that time. Any historical fiction reader will find themselves thoroughly entrenched in this intricate tale of Arthur and all those who were touched by his life and ambitions. Bravo to Ms. Hollick for giving us this Arthurian treasure to enjoy for generations!