ARTHUR (BOOK 3 OF THE PENDRAGON CYCLE)

ARTHUR (BOOK 3 OF THE PENDRAGON CYCLE) by Stephen R. Lawhead

This series continues to be in my TOP PICKS BOOKLIST! It is fantastic!

After closing the cover to Arthur, I breathed a sigh of satisfaction. There is such a beauty and depth to Lawhead 's writing that brings delight to the soul. In his author's notes in the back of the book, Lawhead says that it is the work of John Morris' The Age of Arthur that has shaped his version of the age-old tale.

Some of the reasons I enjoyed this book - He credits Arthur for the spread and growtg in Britain of the Christian faith after the Romans left, and he portrays that heavily in his book. The depth of relationship and brotherhood between Arthur and his knights is also a strong theme in the story that leaves the reader inspired by valor and courage. I also love how Lawhead handles the love between Arthur and Gwenhwyvar (Guinevere). They are committed to each other to the end. The trust between them is breathtaking.

Arthur is in no way Christ, but it is interesting to ponder his savior-like qualities. He was the chosen one/deliverer for a specific time and place, the usherer in of peace during the Dark Ages, and supposedly will return to Britain to rule again in the future. Those are just a few off the top of my head.

HEADS UP- There is a small amount of magic included in this novel. At one point Morgian offers her body as a trick to one of Arthur's men. At first he falls for her seduction, but comes to his senses at the last moment.