Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.
In this great science fiction novel, Andre Norton brings to new life the legendary King Arthur and the wizard Merlin in the light of modern knowledge of a lost period of history and today’s understanding of science and interplanetary communication. Yet, as in all Norton’s wonder novels, this is a fabulous adventure in fantasy. Here is Merlin, half star-born, gifted with the advice of an alien intelligence, given the task of renewing civilization and starting humanity again up the ladder to the stars. Here is Arthur, unaware of his stellar heritage. And here too, is the Lady of the Lake, akin to Merlin in that she is also a listener to the music of the spheres and obedient to a celestial command post.
“The grande dame of science fiction.” – Life Magazine
“A superb storyteller with a narrative pace all her own.” – The New York Times
“Andre Norton is a superb storyteller.” – Chicago Tribune
“One of the most popular authors of our time.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“One of the most distinguished living SF and fantasy writers.” – Booklist
“She remains one of the most underrated masters of science fiction and fantasy.” – Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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Few authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton's books have sold millions of copies worldwide.
In this great science fiction novel, Andre Norton brings to new life the legendary King Arthur and the wizard Merlin in the light of modern knowledge of a lost period of history and today’s understanding of science and interplanetary communication. Yet, as in all Norton’s wonder novels, this is a fabulous adventure in fantasy. Here is Merlin, half star-born, gifted with the advice of an alien intelligence, given the task of renewing civilization and starting humanity again up the ladder to the stars. Here is Arthur, unaware of his stellar heritage. And here too, is the Lady of the Lake, akin to Merlin in that she is also a listener to the music of the spheres and obedient to a celestial command post.
“The grande dame of science fiction.” – Life Magazine
“A superb storyteller with a narrative pace all her own.” – The New York Times
“Andre Norton is a superb storyteller.” – Chicago Tribune
“One of the most popular authors of our time.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“One of the most distinguished living SF and fantasy writers.” – Booklist
“She remains one of the most underrated masters of science fiction and fantasy.” – Minneapolis Star-Tribune
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