Arthur the Soldier (The Ruin of Britain - Book One)

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A literary novel of Arthurian legend, Arthur the Soldier peers through the myths of King Arthur, and shows what might have been the Dark Age reality—a blooded soldier, returned from distant wars, striving to bring unity and order to the land he loves.

In this evocative first release of Chaosium’s new Pendragon Fiction line, Arthurian scholar Chris Gidlow brings the legends to life, vividly transporting the reader to tumultuous post-Roman Britain.

What NetGalley reviewers say about Chris Gidlow's 'Arthur the Soldier'

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“A worthy new entry to Arthurian Lore... I encourage Arthurian buffs and fans of heroic literature to read this delightful addition to King Arthur's fascinating world.”
— Jeffrey Bampos

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“A fascinating read… this was a studious work of Arthurian lore, the author is clearly at ease and well-versed in this period of history, the early medieval, as well as the Arthurian Legend."
— Dr. Brandon Neff

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“A strong start to the Ruin of Britain trilogy.”
— Kathryn McLeer

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"Stories of Arthur seem to be becoming a bit of a crowded field. This one though stands out in a couple of ways. It is deep rooted in post Roman history, with Britain's Dark Age as much a character as Arthur himself. Arthur is well presented, an ex-soldier of Rome returned home to bring the light back to his land... Would recommend.”
— Adam Lofthouse

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"This book was interesting. It was obviously really well researched and you could tell that the author had a huge amount of knowledge about Arthurian legends and Roman Britain.”
— Garrett Keenahan, Librarian

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“A unique perspective and retelling of the original story.”
— Vanshika Sakala