The Winter King: Bernard Cornwell

Book I of The Warlord Chronicles. Derfel, once a captain in Arthur's war band, recalls the dramatic days of wilful Guinevere, arrogant Lancelot, abstracted Merlin and intolerant Bishop Sansum, vying for mastery amid faction and bitter chaos. He also tells the story of Arthur, royal bastard, unwise lover and inspired warlord, the only man who can hold Uther's throne for its infant heir and unite Britain's squabbling kingdoms against the enemy at the gates. Cover art by Bob Gregory.