Excalibur Bernard Cornwell Epub May 2026

Arthur must rally a fractured and exhausted Britain for one last campaign. This leads to the legendary Battle of Mount Badon , where Arthur proves his military genius by inflicting a crushing defeat on the Saxon leaders, Aelle and Cerdric.

The novel is narrated by , an elderly monk looking back on his life as Arthur’s greatest warlord. Excalibur Bernard Cornwell epub

While Arthur fights men, Merlin and the priestess Nimue attempt to summon the old gods back to Britain using the Thirteen Treasures of Britain , including the sword Excalibur. Arthur eventually realizes that Merlin's ritual requires a horrific human sacrifice—one he refuses to pay, leading to a final rift between him and the druids. Arthur must rally a fractured and exhausted Britain

Excalibur: Cornwell, Bernard: 9780718100575: Amazon.com: Books While Arthur fights men, Merlin and the priestess

Following the events of Enemy of God , Arthur’s world is in tatters. His dream of a peaceful, united Britain is ruined by the betrayal of his wife, Guinevere, and the treachery of Lancelot, who has fled to join the Saxons.

Despite his victory at Badon, the story concludes with the tragic Battle of Camlann . Betrayed by Mordred, the rightful but cruel heir, Arthur faces his final mortal combat. The novel ends with a poignant, ambiguous departure into the mists of history, staying true to the "Once and Future King" legend. Where to Find the EPUB