SquireThe first novel in a new Arthurian trilogy, beginning the adventures of Christopher of Shores, Squire to Destiny. Christopher had waded with knights into battle. Now he knelt in the place of honor. The man who stood over him was said to be the chosen king, who would unite the land at last. And the sword with which he touched Christopher's shoulder had a name--Excalibur. |
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Peter Telep. 8 Garrett gazed at Quinn's funeral pyre all afternoon . Only embers now , a thin wandering line of smoke trailed up and was dispersed by winds , which also swept the sky azure , giving way to the sun . Within Garrett's head ...
Peter Telep. 8 Garrett gazed at Quinn's funeral pyre all afternoon . Only embers now , a thin wandering line of smoke trailed up and was dispersed by winds , which also swept the sky azure , giving way to the sun . Within Garrett's head ...
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Peter Telep. 14 It was a sight : Kenneth marched toward Garrett with the child in his arms . Garrett could not contain the emotions rolling inside him . " Look , Elgar , " he said to his old companion . " Behold Hasdale's child - as ...
Peter Telep. 14 It was a sight : Kenneth marched toward Garrett with the child in his arms . Garrett could not contain the emotions rolling inside him . " Look , Elgar , " he said to his old companion . " Behold Hasdale's child - as ...
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... Garrett had saved his life . Was it simply because he reminded Garrett of his brother ? Christopher wasn't sure . But now , not only was he " in the service " of the man - but he owed his life to him . He owed his life to the same man ...
... Garrett had saved his life . Was it simply because he reminded Garrett of his brother ? Christopher wasn't sure . But now , not only was he " in the service " of the man - but he owed his life to him . He owed his life to the same man ...
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