Shadowland, C.M.Gray
Shadowland, C.M.Gray
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Shadowland

Author: C.M.Gray

Narrator: Ioan Hefin

Unabridged: 8 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/30/2016


Synopsis

This is the story that came before, when Britain was just a Shadowland.

We grow up with the Legend of King Arthur, but where did he come from? Who was Merlin? What part did the Druids play in bringing Arthur to his round table? On the night of Midwinter's Eve, a storyteller takes his listeners back to the Dark Ages and a tale from his youth:

`I have lived more years than I can remember, probably more than the sum of all your years combined. Kings have called me friend and brigands have sworn to burn the flesh from my bones, even if they have to search all seven halls of the shadowland to find me.'

Deserted by its Roman masters, Britain has been invaded by the Saxons at the invitation of Vortigern, traitorous leader of the Britons. As the tribes unite to reclaim their land, one man must rise to lead them and become their only true king.

Shadowland is a young adult story of historical fantasy set in the Dark Ages of Britain; however, it is gathering fans of all ages.

More than 250 Amazon reviews with an average of 4.3 stars out of 5

#1 Amazon Bestseller in Arthurian Fantasy (2015)

Reviews

Goodreads review by carol on February 05, 2013

Shadowland is an excellent novel and in my opinion suitable for all ages, though intentionally aimed more for younger readers. Its author, C.M.Gray, combines a lot of well researched and accurate factual history, social and political, beautifully melded with the enduring legends of Britain in it's D......more

Goodreads review by Jocelyn on February 15, 2015

As a YA novel, this one is an excellent read, although people of all ages can enjoy this, opening up the world during the time of King Arthur. Young Adult meets Historical Fiction. The author brings Uther, Merlyn, and the Lady of the Lake to life in this engrossing tale. The characters are real and......more

Goodreads review by Flora on October 08, 2012

I received a free copy of this book for my honest review. This was an wonderful tale. It is a story told within a story by an old storyteller by a fireside. Two old men relive their lives in a time long past. Usher Vance tells the story of Uther Pendragon, father of King Author. As he relives his pas......more

Goodreads review by Helen on August 19, 2012

I began reading Shadowland with no knowledge of the plot – I’d avoided reading the synopsis – I knew I would be in safe hands. As the story developed from boyhood adventure to a battle for Britain, I was carried along on a tale of spirits and mystical powers where legend and history are so closely in......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on March 19, 2016

Have you ever wondered what led King Arthur to power? Or what was Merlin's true role? Seek no further! Come and read the historical fiction and young adult read, Shadowland: A Tale from the Dark Ages by C.M. Gray. This tale begins with a storyteller, Usher Vance, and his friend Calvador Craen. Togeth......more