I would like to read the books in the series that come before this. I’ve only read one other book so far by Mary Stewart, Thornyhold, which I reviewed here back in 2020, and from what I said in that review, I marginally preferred it to this story.

Also, not a fan of Morgan le Fay always being the bad, evil, untrustworthy schemer. There is politics, scheming, religion, action, drama, magic and murder, but it lacked something, that enchantment I feel when reading about the Arthurian world. Well-written, it is easy to envisage the early medieval world in which it is set. It’s because of a evil witch who wants to sleep with him. Charming in a way, if you’re looking for a sweet romantic read, but I’m not sure I was.Īs for Alexander and Alice, I thought they were were interesting main characters, but a little stereotypical: she the pure, chaste woman, and he, not so pure and chaste, but that’s not his fault. It is a light, easy and fairly quick read, but it is a little predictable in places. Set in the same world, it is not set in Camelot, and from what I gather, there is very little crossover between the trilogy and this novel. It is the 5th book in Mary Stewart’s Arthurian Saga, though this is a standalone novel. (From The Prince and The Pilgrim by Mary Stewart, page 114)įirst published in 1995, it felt older than that when I reading it, like it was written a few decades before, though I’m not sure why I thought this. “Midnight meetings, and spells, and witches flying through the air when the moon’s down, and gathering in some spot to brew evil against their enemies.” Thus the stage is set for two young seekers to meet–& to find not what they’re seeking for but, instead, the greatest treasure of all…love. Now, on her father’s final visit to Jerusalem, she comes under the protection of a young prince whose brothers were murdered, a prince possessing a silver cup believed to be the Grail.

He’s unaware her motives are of a dark nature.ĪLICE THE PRETTY PILGRIM: Daughter of a widowed duke, Alice has experienced lively adventures, accompanying her father on yearly pilgrimages. Using her enchanting wiles, Morgan persuades the him to attempt stealing the Holy Grail. He sets off toward Camelot to seek Arthur’s justice & is diverted by the sensuously beautiful Morgan le Fay, Arthur’s sister. The bestselling author of the Merlin Trilogy returns to King Arthur & Camelot to tell of daring adventure & unexpected love.ĪLEXANDER THE FATHERLESS: Alexander has come of age to take vengeance on the treacherous King of Cornwall who murdered his father.

The Prince and The Pilgrim by Mary Stewart was my February book for the From My Bookshelf Challenge 2023.Ī light, easy romance read that is a little predictable in places.

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