A brilliant close to the series

 

 ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ A fitting closing novel to this well-crafted Arthurian Tales trilogy, Arthur delivers on a number of levels. Full of heroism and chivalry (as has stunningly marked this series) - check. Character development well wrought to bring these mythical characters to life - check. Action and tension worthy of knights of old - check. Rich story telling that satisfies with touching quality - check.

I loved that each of the books in this trilogy had a distinctly separate story arch. They didn't all start with a boy growing to a man with all the good and bad vignettes of his life fully illustrated along the way, as we did with Lancelot. That would have felt too weighty. all three books took their own path. Though, I want to give an enthusiastic shout out to the beautifully written relationships between a boy and gruff older man who shared knowledge, skill, humour and hard lessons whilst growing as close as a father and son over the years. It's so lovely and touching. Each book carries a story along this line and I loved it. The surrogate father figure is crucial and so well done.

There's a lot that happens in this novel and I won't touch on it at all for fear of giving anything away. Much ground to cover in wrapping up the overarching storyline and so well done. If you are a fan of the Arthur legend, this may very well be a trilogy you can sink your teeth into. I am, I did, and am very happy as a result.