<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A historical series for fans of Diana Gabaldon and Bernard Cornwell about a boy conceived from violence but destined for greatness. King Vortigern will soon spread havoc across his kingdom, and Merlin must use his gifts for good in a land besieged by evil to fulfill his rich destiny.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>BOY, HEALER, PROPHET--THE EPIC TALE OF MERLIN BEGINS</b> <p/>In the town of Segontium a wild storm washes a fugitive ashore. He brutally rapes the granddaughter of the ruler of the Deceangli tribe, leaving her to bear his son, Myrddion Merlinus (Merlin). Spurned as a demon seed, the child is raised by his grandmother and, as soon as he turns nine, he is apprenticed to a skilled alchemist who hones the boy's remarkable gift of prophecy. <p/>Meanwhile, the High King of the Britons, Vortigern, is rebuilding the ancient fortress at Dinas Emrys. According to a prophecy, he must use the blood of a demon seed--a human sacrifice--to make his towers stand firm. Myrddion's life is now in jeopardy, but the gifted boy understands that he has a richer destiny to fulfill. Soon Vortigern shall be known as the harbinger of chaos, and Myrddion must use his gifts for good in a land besieged by evil. So begins the young healer's journey to greatness . . .<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Merlin's story, will appeal to those who thrill to <i>Game of Thrones</i> and other tales of intersecting, ever-warring, noble lineages.-- "Kirkus Review"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>M.K. Hume </b>is a retired academic. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Arthurian literature. She lives in Australia with her husband and two sons.
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