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Goodreads helps you keep track of The Hollow Hills you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Keeping watch over the young Arthur Pendragon, the prince and prophet Merlin Ambrosius is haunted by dreams of the magical sword Caliburn, which has been hidden for centuries. When Uther Pendragon is killed in battle, the time of destiny is at hand, and Arthur must claim the fabled sword to become the true High King of Britain. Get A Copy. Paperbackpages. Published May 1st by Eos first published More Details Original Title. Arthurian Saga 2. Mythopoeic Fantasy The Hollow Hills Other Editions Friend Reviews. To see what your friends The Hollow Hills of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Hollow Hillsplease sign up. Please give an overview of this book. See 1 question about The Hollow Hills…. Lists with This Book. Community The Hollow Hills. Showing Average rating 4. Rating The Hollow Hills. More filters. Sort order. May 26, Sara rated it it was amazing Shelves: historical-fictionmodern-classicsfavoritesaty-challenge. It makes no sense that a book I have read this many times could still make me thrill with anticipation, bask in the beauty of the language, The Hollow Hills cry with genuine emotion; but it does. I could not have chosen anything better to read in these dark days--there is always the promise The Hollow Hills light. Mary Stewart's The Hollow Hills appeals to me mostly because of his humanity. He pays a high price for his powers, and they are granted to him only at the whim and determination of his god. Thus, it is not Merlin who controls events or chooses history, but Merlin who works on earth to bring about a plan clearly forged in heaven. By that same token, he cannot always prevent tragedy, and he must bear, as all men do, his The Hollow Hills of regret and disappointment. We are able to see him as a man who is given the difficult role of shaping the right future for a nation by trusting that God is behind him in whatever he must do. A pretty heavy burden. In The Hollow Hills Crystal Cave, we see Merlin as a boy and a youth, learning about his god and The Hollow Hills to wield his powers. In The Hollow Hills, we see Merlin the man, who understands and has confidence in himself and what he can and should accomplish for his god. And, we see Merlin as a father-figure, with Arthur as his child, his progeny, his legacy. He is shaped by his foster family into a The Hollow Hills of values The Hollow Hills we see how he comes to rely on Merlin for both love and guidance. For anyone who has only the image of Merlin as a wizard in flowing robes, self-assured and able to command the thunder when he desires, I submit that this image is an empty jug compared to this Merlin of flesh and blood who must think and feel his way toward the purpose that lies in front of him, a purpose that is passed to him as a sacred duty by his own father. There are moments of descriptive beauty that are awe-inspiring. There are moments of sentiment that bring tears to my eyes even after multiple readings. There are moments of intelligent humor that make me smile and The Hollow Hills give the characters who speak the lines depth and tangibility. Stewart is a masterful storyteller, with the wisdom and skills of Homer. She transports us. The only thing that makes coming to the end of this book The Hollow Hills is The Hollow Hills that The Last Enchantment lies ahead! View all 30 comments. I watch in The Hollow Hills crystal and I wait in the hollow hills. But out there in the light I have a young king and a bright sword to do my work for me, and build what will stand when my name is only a word for forgotten songs and outworn wisdom, and when your name, Morgause, is only a hissing in the dark. The main problem for me was the very slow start. Book 2 in particular really dragged in parts. At it's worst it reminded me of some of Georgette Heyer 's leaden writing in her medieval books. I think both authors struggled going back so far in time. When Arthur The Hollow Hills the The Hollow Hills the story improved very much. I really like the way Arthur was depicted. By book 4 the writing was reminding me of J. The read of the final book flew by for me and I'm going to try to read the third part by the end of May. I think I would The Hollow Hills enjoyed this book more if the read was closer to my read of Bear that in mind when The Hollow Hills read this review. View 1 comment. Following on from The Hollow Hills spell binding The Crystal Cave Mary Stewart came up with an equally enthralling page turner taking us from the morning after Arthur's conception until he is proclaimed King of Britain at fourteen, on the day after of the death of his father Uther Pendragon. It shows us the story through the eyes of a very human, brilliantly intelligent, resourceful, and wise Merlin with powers of enchantment. Merlin is takes to oversee Arthur's childhood where he is been placed under the ca Following on from the spell binding The Crystal Cave Mary Stewart came up with an equally enthralling page turner taking us from the morning after Arthur's conception until he is proclaimed King of Britain at fourteen, on the day after of the death of his father Uther Pendragon. Merlin is takes to oversee Arthur's childhood where he is been placed under the care of Count Ector of Galava modern day Ambleside in Cumbria, Northern England where Artuhr grows up with his foster brother Cei, and his loyal bosom friend Bedwyr. Filled with battles, chases, stand offs, melees and exciting journeys, it begins when Merlin is 22 years of age. Arthur has not een born through actual magic shape shifting as in the original legend ub th through disguise, subterfuge and trickery. The magic in this series is downplayed but not discarded and in Merlin's brilliant clairvoyance. Merlin go's into hiding after learning that Uther wants the child to be hidden until he has produced a 'legitimate' heir. He journeys across Europe where he discovers the existence of the sword Caliburn which is in Wales. He finds Caliburn in Wales and from there to the north of England where he becomes tutor to the young Arthur Emrys and Bedwyr. In Galava Merlin has a vision of the word Guenwyvhar when he is with Arthur and Bedwyr, in the shape of an owl, which he foresees will come between the two boys with Bedwyr being figure that will be in the role of Lancelot. Merlin and the young Arthur plays a key role in the battle where the invading Saxons are once again rooted and forced to flee On the death of Uther who proclaims Arthur as his heir just moments before departing the world, Arthur's right to kingship is challenged until he returns to the Chapel and draws forth Caliburn as The Hollow Hills before the assembled nobility A true spellbinding The Hollow Hills in an amazing five part touer de force, combining history, folk-lore and imagination. Mary Stewart is a genius storyteller. I want to call this 'old school' fantasy. The descriptions are lyric, too. In many ways it reminds me of the Lord of the Rings. I enjoyed more than the first book I didn't think it was possible. Well, when I read the first book in the series l loved it but as I go on reading the second book I began to feel more and more excited even though Mary Stewart made me wait to let happen what I looked forward to coming. But even though it came late, I was enjoying as much as I grew impatient. I loved The Hollow Hills as much as I love Merlin. If this series even a little seems interesting, you shouldn't miss and read them : I The Hollow Hills kn I enjoyed more than the The Hollow Hills book I didn't think it was possible. If this series even a little seems interesting, you shouldn't miss and read them : I don't know how this story will go on until 5th book but I can't wait to read them all View all 8 comments. The first half was 3 stars, but the second half The Hollow Hills amazing. More later! Dec 05, Nicky The Hollow Hills it really liked it Shelves: based-on-myth-saga-etcarthurian. And it comes out much The Hollow Hills positive about female characters. There are few prominent ones, and even mentions of women tend to be dark portents and shadows on the future Merlin foresees. You can do surprising things with it, but Stewart sticks fairly close to the sources, which leaves very little room for surprising anyone who knows the source texts well. She plays the tropes relatively straight, too, and telegraphs all the usual causes of strife in Camelot well in advance. Her writing in this book reminds me a lot of Sutcliff, which can only be a compliment. Originally posted here. A beautiful, wonderfully written story. The Hollow Hills - Wikipedia

These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. Merlin must use his persuasion to get the King to let him do what is in the best interest of the child. The baby is handed over to Merlin just three days after his birth. Merlin leaves Ralf to The Hollow Hills the child and travels Europe to throw off The Hollow Hills spies that he knows will look to him for the whereabouts of the child. Merlin made the arrangement prior to traveling to Brittany. Merlin watches over Arthur through his Sight, while he travels. Hearing that the King is ill and that the Queen has delivered a stillborn son, Merlin travels back to Britain. He goes to see the King to find him very ill and contemplating bringing his son to court. Morgause wants to learn more of the craft from Merlin, but he does not plan to stay at the court. Merlin returns to Maridunum with his servant. He must stay there a time to keep from leading spies to Arthur. Merlin waits there until the spies show themselves. He finds men around his cave when he returns home. The men seem surprised to see him and try to make Merlin think that they are sent by the King. Merlin knows from their The Hollow Hills that they are Cornish soldiers. He pretends to believe them and gives them a letter for the King, which he writes in Greek so that they The Hollow Hills not be able to translate it quickly and it will give him time to leave Maridunum. Merlin travels north through the rugged country The Hollow Hills roads. He cannot afford to be recognized. When they discover that he is Merlin, they vow their protection of him and his secret. They also vow to keep an eye on the young boy who will be the King of all Britain and will unite all people. He knows that this sword is for Arthur. A blacksmith tells him of a holy man who knows the story of the sword and Merlin searches him out even after he has found the sword. He finds the man injured and dying. He does his best to care for him. Each successor of the shrine, is told the The Hollow Hills of the sword and how it will one day return to the alter so the priests have kept The Hollow Hills shrine prepared for that day. Merlin takes over the duties of caring for the shrine when the priest dies. He sees it as an unobtrusive way to keep an eye on Arthur and he can have Count Ector send Arthur to him for lessons without arousing suspicions. Caer Bannog is said to be haunted and no one goes there because men fear it. He believes it is the perfect hiding place. He has sights on the throne of the High King. He may also The Hollow Hills with the Saxons when the war comes. It would have to be after his Christmas wedding to Morgain to make him a legitimate heir to the throne. Arthur and Merlin become fast friends. Ralf is relieved to see him because the boy is a handful. Merlin teaches Arthur and his friend, Bedwyr who has come to take lessons with Marcellus, the best swordsmen in the country. The boys learn military tactics The Hollow Hills medical skills with Merlin as well as history. When Bedwyr returns to his own court, Arthur looks more to Merlin for companionship. One day he comes bursting through the woods chasing a white stag, while Merlin is fishing at the lake. The stag swims the lake to Caer Bannog. While Merlin waits for Arthur to return, Cador of Cornwall and his men appear. Cador is riding north to war. He tells Merlin that men have been looking for him everywhere. When Arthur appears rowing across the lake, Cador is enthralled by the sword he carries. Arthur attempts to protect Merlin, but he tells him that Cador is an old friend and he has no need of protection. Ralf takes Arthur back to the Green The Hollow Hills for safety. He can see the resemblance between he and Merlin. The war is coming sooner than Lot would have wished. Cador says that he will have to choose between the Saxons and King Uther. If the Saxons had waited until he was married to Morgain, he could have used the Saxons to take the throne. The King is on his way to Luguvallium to meet the coming Saxons and Cador is on his way to meet him there. Uther is sick and Cador believes that he will send for Arthur. The Hollow Hills proclaims that Arthur will be there whether he is summoned or not with Merlin by his side. Merlin tells Arthur that the sword that he found is the sword of Macsen Wledig. Arthur tries to give him the sword saying that it belongs to The Hollow Hills family. Merlin tells him that The Hollow Hills sword is for the legitimate heir to the kingdom. He informs Arthur that he will be riding with him. Merlin has Arthur leave the sword in The Hollow Hills chapel. He uses his magic to make the sword part of the stone altar. He looks very ill and will be carried in a litter to the battlefield. He looks at Arthur with pride. Merlin thinks that he will proclaim Arthur his heir right them, but The Hollow Hills battle horn The Hollow Hills and everyone must take their positions. Arthur is given a sword by Count Ector, but the King orders him to fight beside him. Arthur is dressed all in white The Hollow Hills riding a white horse for he has no family crest or colors because he is illegitimate and does not know who his father is. This white ensemble makes him stand out from the crowd. During the battle, Lot holds back in the woods in an apparent tactic to rush in when the King needs fresh troops, but Merlin suspects it is to see how the battle goes to see which side he will choose. He times his rush too late and Arthur takes The Hollow Hills day. Arthur saves the King from death, but loses his sword in the process. The King readily throws his sword to him and Arthur fights back the The Hollow Hills as the King sends his banner with him so that the men follow Arthur and win the battle. Merlin is surprised to find Morgause came with the King. Arthur blushes at her beauty and stammers a greeting. Merlin tells him to stay in the room, while he The Hollow Hills to see the King. The King plans to proclaim Arthur his heir at the victory feast the following day. Merlin feels a darkness as he returns to his room, but does not know why. He finds that Arthur is not there, but has gone off with a young woman. The guards felt it was his right after proving himself in battle. Arthur is a bit shaken for he thought that Merlin was his father, since they looked so much alike. When he realizes that Morgause is his half-sister, he is disgusted. Merlin tells him that he is innocent because he did not know she was his sister. He tells him to put it behind him and that he will deal with Morgause. Arthur must sleep and prepare to see the King. Merlin sends for Morgause and can feel the evil in her. He knows that she is with child and that she planned it. He tells her to leave and go The Hollow Hills Morgain to The Hollow Hills with her before the wedding that she will not be wanted at court. The King will not want The Hollow Hills see her. Merlin knows that Uther will die this day and that Arthur will be King. Morgause is shocked by this. She tries to defy Merlin, but her power is too weak against his. She leaves as he requests. Uther proclaims Arthur his heir at the victory banquet. Lot protests that they cannot follow a boy who has only been in one battle. Lot proclaims that Uther should give Arthur his The Hollow Hills now and then the men would have to acknowledge him as heir. When the sword is taken from the scabbard, it is broken. This causes alarm among the men assembled. The kingdom cannot be protected with a broken sword. It is an omen that Arthur is not the right choice. After seeing his broken sword, the King dies. Merlin notices that Lot does not seem surprised by the broken sword and knows he is behind it being broken. Cador proclaims that Arthur has a sword to defend the Kingdom and it is better than any other sword for it is the sword of Macsen, which proves him the true heir. He tells the crowd that Arthur was given a sword straight from God. The Hollow Hills (Arthurian Saga, book 2) by Mary Stewart

I have books on my library pile, review copies to catch up with, and books to read for various other projects, but something made me yearn for Mary Stewart and I picked up the second of her Arthurian novels on Saturday morning. I was immediately pulled into the story and had finished the book by Monday. The Hollow Hills The Hollow Hills part of a series of five books set in Arthurian Britain, although the first three are usually The Hollow Hills as the Merlin Trilogy. The first book, The Crystal Caveintroduces us to Merlin and his world; The Hollow Hills continues the story, beginning just before the birth of Arthur. But Merlin, with his gift of prophecy and visions, knows that it will be Arthur who will one day raise the legendary sword Caliburn from its resting place and become King. Like The Crystal Cavethe story is narrated by Merlin himself and as Arthur is only a baby throughout much of the novel and still only fourteen at the end this book is more about Merlin than it is about Arthur. While Arthur is growing up in safety, ignorant of his true parentage, Merlin is having adventures of his own as he travels throughout Europe, takes on new identities, and explores the legends behind the great sword Caliburn which until now I The Hollow Hills always known as Excalibur. I loved the book from beginning to end and was never bored, but there is always the sense that the whole novel is building towards the moment when Arthur will learn who he really is and be ready to reclaim his heritage. The plot means that Merlin and Arthur are kept apart for most of the novel, The Hollow Hills I enjoyed the scenes that they do have together. I like the way Mary Stewart portrays both characters and the development of the bond between the two of them. There is not just one version of the legend, of course, but lots of them which all differ slightly, and The Hollow Hills her notes at the end of the book, Stewart explains some of the choices she has made. This trilogy is really a good one. Have they brought out another version? Maybe I should replace my tattered old ones. I had all three in hardback until one of my friends loaned out The Hollow Hills to a friend and I never saw it again. Oh, this brings back memories! I loved them, and they were great for making the transition from Enid Blyton to more grown up fare! I do not know why, but I semi-consciously avoided these in my teens even when The Hollow Hills was reading all sorts of other Arthurian lit. The Last The Hollow Hills, I hear, is a bit different. I often find that the first book in a trilogy or series is the best. Pleased to hear your still enjoying this series. You are commenting using your The Hollow Hills. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. July 8, The Hollow Hills this: Like Loading Please leave a comment. Cancel reply Enter your comment here Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:. Email required Address never made public. Name required. Post The Hollow Hills Cancel. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy.