Lancelot by Giles KristianMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
From the various films over the centuries most people will be vaguely familiar with the Authruian story of Arthur pulling the sword from the stone, Merlin the wizard, and the often forgotten love tragedy that is Guinevere betraying Arthur for Lancelot.
Now Giles Kristian is mostly known for his epic Viking novels Sigurd trilogy and Raven Blood Eye trilogy.
Well I am pleased to say that the story, setting, characters and style is 100% different but the levels of epicness page-turning heart-stopping drama and action is still as good as if not maybe a tad better than the previous books.
Giles has clearly done enough research to not just establish Lancelot as a character but as a person by giving him a whole life before the knight-to-be meets the Once and Future King which really helps the connection with the reader. Plus it also helps those who aren't familiar with the legend and the historical era that it is set in - being post-Roman century with the invasion and settlement of the Saxons much to the frustration and anger of the Anglish.
The world Giles has created from language to landscape to weather and even the essence of magic that is sprinkled throughout the story is genuine captivating and is a superb blend of war and romance.
I was particularly impressed with the way Giles retold the anticipated betrayal which is not just based on love but also circumstance and the agendas of others.
The ending was a real masterpiece.
It is Giles's 10th novel and is setting his talent bar and storytelling skill at new heights that surpass his previous books.
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