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The Pendragon Banner

The Pendragon Banner

by SylvianHamilton (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $3.50
Synopsis

Former crusader turned bone-pedlar Richard Straccan is up to his neck in trouble. The woman he loves has been accused of sorcery and is in mortal danger, but he cannot go to her. Nor can he abandon the stranger found unconscious in the street. He has lost his memory, so how can he defend himself against the charge of murder at a trial in which the only other witness is the corpse? Then there is the King, whose demands will lead Straccan into still greater peril. Straccan is trying to track down the Pendragon Banner, a priceless relic sewn by Guinevere for King Arthur, but it has been lost for seven hundred years. The trail is long cold, and there is opposition at every turn. For, hard on Straccan's heels is the brutal Breos, whose deadly secret Straccan accidentally stumbles on ...

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 336
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Orion
Published: 06 Jun 2002
ISBN 10: 0752848003
ISBN 13: 9780752848006
Book Overview: An amazing, evocative and earthy portrayal of the medieval age, beautifully written, with a great story and engaging characters Second in a sequence of novels featuring Straccan and his friends THE PENDRAGON BANNER is sure to appeal to fans of Brother Cadfael while also being very original The critics on THE BONE-PEDLAR: 'The pace of this novel does not flag for a moment and the characterisation is excellent. Even those with walk on parts are skilfully drawn and fully rounded' HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW 'Hamilton sets about her tale with wit and sardonic humour ... A splendidly racy adventure ... this is a very good start to a new medieval series' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Author Bio
Sylvian Hamilton has been at different times a secretary, mother, lexicographer, journalist, farmer, second-hand bookseller and antiques dealer. She is a devoted a Star Trek fan. Since arthritis clipped her wings, she spends much of her time at home, a tiny cottage in the Scottish border country, with a very patient husband, two cats and about five thousand books.