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The Crystal Cave
by Mary Stewart
Merlin’s Story
Having heard the stories of King Arthur for years, I was curious to see what this was all about while looking for a book to fulfil a reading challenge. This book takes us back to what you could regard as the beginning, focusing on Merlin.
The book opens with us seeing Merlin as a young boy. Used to being ignored by those around him, Merlin knows his father’s identity is the source of many rumours. His mother refuses to share the name of the man who made her pregnant, but we are plunged into a world of intrigue and machinations. In this tumultuous environment, Merlin tries to find his way.
We follow Merlin as he is trained by a hermit. We see his uncanny ability to see things he should not know. We also see him in danger as he escapes threats from his mother’s family. Through luck and the use of his wits, Merlin finds himself taken under the wing of a man challenging for the right to rule the kingdom.
Of course, much of the story has a sense of familiarity. It was interesting to gain a sense of Merlin growing into his role, and the part he plays in the life of King Arthur.
While this could in no way be regarded as a historical account, it was a great story.
Having heard the stories of King Arthur for years, I was curious to see what this was all about while looking for a book to fulfil a reading challenge. This book takes us back to what you could regard as the beginning, focusing on Merlin.
The book opens with us seeing Merlin as a young boy. Used to being ignored by those around him, Merlin knows his father’s identity is the source of many rumours. His mother refuses to share the name of the man who made her pregnant, but we are plunged into a world of intrigue and machinations. In this tumultuous environment, Merlin tries to find his way.
We follow Merlin as he is trained by a hermit. We see his uncanny ability to see things he should not know. We also see him in danger as he escapes threats from his mother’s family. Through luck and the use of his wits, Merlin finds himself taken under the wing of a man challenging for the right to rule the kingdom.
Of course, much of the story has a sense of familiarity. It was interesting to gain a sense of Merlin growing into his role, and the part he plays in the life of King Arthur.
While this could in no way be regarded as a historical account, it was a great story.