By now, you’ve probably seen the previews for the new film: “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.” From what I’ve seen, it has all the makings of another big-budget Arthurian fantasy film, including demons, magic swords, and of course, shadowy women. The sets and castles look like nothing found on earth in this century or any other, and the armor appears to be from the high Middle Ages – hundreds of years later than when Arthur would have actually lived.
Don’t you wish you could watch or read something that portrays Arthur as he really would have been? Don’t you wish that there was a book or film that was true-to-life to the man behind the legends? That stripped away all of the fantasy elements and presented the story of a real man in a real time doing real things?
Well, there is. “Arthur, King” is a novel rooted in historical fact and portrays Arthur as a man who had to face incredible odds to protect his kingdom and his people from both Saxon invaders and treacherous nobles who wanted his crown for themselves. “Arthur, King” is my 4th historical novel and covers Arthur’s life from the day of his birth until the day he fell in his final battle. It is an epic story of determination, friendship, love, unity, treachery, and war. It is a must-read for all fans of King Arthur who are tired of the fantasy versions of the story that have become too commonplace over the past century.
“Arthur, King” is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, Walmart, and other fine retailers.
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