Book description
The Third coming of Arthur.
The final volume in a rich and evocative tale set in a mythic 15th
century Britain, to rival the work of Bernard Cornwell.
As civil war tears the Realm apart, the sorcerer Maskull's plans to
bring about a catastrophe that will rob the world of magic are coming to
fruition. The wizard Gwydion knows that the only hope for the future
lies with Willand, the young man he believes to be the reincarnation of
King Arthur.
But Will is beset with doubts. He is being stalked by the Dark Child,
the twin from whom he was separated at birth and who now serves Maskull.
And as the magic gradually begins to fade from the world, the powers of
Gwydion, his mentor and friend, seem to be fading too, leading Will to
despair that the destruction of the war will ever be halted, or Maskull
ever defeated.
Despite the seeming impossibility of his task, Will is not ready to
give up quite yet. With the help of his strong-minded wife, Willow, and
friends as wise and generous as the loremasters Morann and Gort, Will
journeys the Realm seeking his destiny. And soon it becomes clear that
only by solving the riddle of his own identity can he save the world he
loves so deeply. Praise for 'The Language of Stones':
'An Arthurian fantasy of epic proportions…well written…an exciting
read.' Irish Independent
'A compelling tale that fully utilizes its beautifully crafted
characters.' Dreamwatch
'Carter's prose is smooth, and he has a real feel for the countryside.
His plot keeps the pages turning.' Starburst
'Just the right mix of magic, mystery and mud… Images of terrifying
supernatural forces are carefully wrought as Carter weaves his spell.'
Lads Mag Robert Carter was born exactly five hundred years after the
first battle of the Wars of the Roses. He was brought up in the Midlands
and on the shores of the Irish Sea. He worked in the Middle East and
remote parts of Africa before joining the BBC in London in 1982. His
interests include astronomy, collecting armour, composing music and
enjoying the English countryside, and he has always maintained a keen
interest in history. He lives in London.
