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Reviews for
Prelude to Camelot
by Cynthia Breeding
RT Rating: 4 Stars
Category: HISTORICAL
Setting: 480 A.D. - 500 A.D England
As the title implies, this is a look at the Arthurian legend when
the principals involved are quite young and Uther Pendragon yet
lives. Fans of the legends of King Arthur should enjoy the
interesting twists.
Summary: Uther Pendragon, the King of Kernow, desires Ygraine, the
wife of one of his vassals. With the help of his magician, Myrddin,
he has her and so begets Arthur. As the young Arthur grows, unaware
of who his father really is, he makes friends and enemies and is
taught and guided by Myrddin.
His main enemy is his half-sister Morgana, while his friends include
Bedwyr, the older brother of Gwenhwyfar. He experiences his first
kill in battle, marriage, the sorrow of love lost, first thoughts of
the round table, the realization that Gwenhwyfar has grown into a
spirited woman and the final revelation of his true heritage.
(HIGHLAND PRESS, May, 224 pp., $11.99) HOT
—Susan Mobley, Romantic Times
Rating: 4 Cups
Gwenhwyfar is not the modest maiden favored by society. She is
feisty, opinionated, and wants more out of life than the average
woman of her time.
Arthur is destined to be a great king. He is handsome, strong willed
and determined, and very suited to his destiny. Everyone knows the
story of King Arthur and his Round Table. This story tells the
reader about the early life of Arthur, Gwenhwyfar, and the others,
setting the scene for the well known tale.
This is a very enjoyable tale. I always loved the stories of
Camelot, but the author has really brought the characters and all of
their strengths and weaknesses to life here. Arthur, Gwen, and the
others have become real people that the reader can understand. The
plots moves quickly and I was quickly absorbed in the story. Fans of
Camelot will love this tale as will any reader of historical
romance.
Maura, Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More
This entry is to reflect on Cynthia Breeding's entry into the
childhood of Arthur of Camelot. In truth, a fascinating entry, with
the author spinning the threads of the very complex web of
Arthurania with a deft hand at the wheel. If literary license had
been taken, then one can forgive the author for doing so as the
story became clear and easy to read with these (possible)
adjustments. [Just how many permutations of Morgan(a) Le Fey can
there be? But I digress.]
Cynthia Breeding's PRELUDE TO CAMELOT is a lovely and fascinating
read, a book worthy of being shelved with my Arthurania fiction and
non-fiction. Additionally, I believe that it will be needful reading
for the author's upcoming Berkey title, CAMELOT'S DESTINY. Whether
or not the two books are linked, beyond the obvious, I do not know,
not having read the Berkley book, but I believe that PRELUDE TO
CAMELOT is a worthy read. Recommended.
Four and One Half Mystique Moons. (Outstanding)
Brenda Thatcher, Co-Owner Mystique Books
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