Merlin’s Godson/Merlin’s Ring (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: H. Warner Munn
- First Published: 1939
- Type of Work: Novels
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—high fantasy
- Time of Work: The fall of Atlantis to 1492
- Setting: England, North America, and various other locations around the world
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Arthurian romance
- Subjects: North America or North Americans, Magic or magicians, England or English people, Middle Ages, Rome, Rings, Dark ages, Swords, Atlantis
- Locales: England, Earth, North America
The Plot
H. Warner Munn’s two novels detail the adventures of the last survivors of King Arthur’s court. Fleeing England, the adventurers travel to North America. After overcoming many obstacles, they establish a new empire they hope will serve as a refuge for the citizens and rulers of Rome. In an effort to communicate with Rome, the ruler of this new empire, Ventidius Varro, sends a message with his only son, Gwalmachai. During a quest that spans centuries, Gwalmachai travels through strange lands, faces immense challenges, and searches for his lover, Corenice.
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