The Three Damosels (Magill’s Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature)
At a glance:
- Author: Vera Chapman
- First Published: 1975
- Type of Work: Novels
- Type of Plot: Fantasy—mythological
- Time of Work: The sixth century
- Setting: Arthurian Britain
- Genres: Long fiction, Fantasy, Arthurian romance
- Subjects: Magic or magicians, Mythology or myths, Revenge, Inheritance or succession, Sixth century, Great Britain, Knights or knighthood, Chivalry, Holy Grail or Grail quest
- Locales: Great Britain
The Plot
Although published in one volume as The Three Damosels, these three books can be read separately, although the third volume benefits greatly from an understanding of the earlier events. The books are linked by their common Arthurian theme and, to some extent, by the character of Lady Lynett. Because of her role and the value of following the stories chronologically (although inevitably many of the events take place contemporaneously and overlap), the best reading sequence is The King’s Damosel, The Green Knight, and King Arthur’s...
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