It took over ten years to produce. It has reached millions of readers. Now, the mysterious sorcerer of Arthurian Mythology, has found new life. The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, The Last Enchantment and The Wicked Day now stand united in Book one of the Legacy series — the finest work of Mary Stewart's distinguished career.

In all of literature there has never been a more compelling look into this mysterious figure. Merlin, is

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Prince Alexander is spirited away as an infant to escape the jealous rage of his uncle, the King of Cornwell, who murdered Alexander's father, but when he comes of age he must overcome the temptations of love, an enchantress and the Holy Grail in order to seek justice.

Sequel to: The Crystal Cave. Merlin discovers the orphaned Arthur whom he guides through manhood. Arthur learns the secret powers of the mysterious sword leading him to claim the throne of Britain.

In a rented cottage off the west coast of Scotland, Rose Fenemore finds her peace shattered by the arrival of two men seeking shelter from a violent storm.

Arthur Pendragon is King! Unchallenged on the battlefield, he melds the country together in a time of promise. But sinister powers plot to destroy Camelot, and when the witch-queen Morgause -- Arthur's own half sister -- ensnares him in an incestuous liaison, a fatal web of love, betrayal, and bloody vengeance is woven.

Gilly inherits a house from her mother's cousin, Geillis. Along with "the witch's house," she inherits her cousin's reputation as a witch and discovers a "power" in the house.

Born of an incestuous relationship between King Arthur and his half sister, the evil sorceress Morgause, the bastard Mordred is reared in secrecy. Called to Camelot by events he cannot deny, Mordred becomes Arthur's most trusted counselor -- a fateful act that leads to the "wicked day of destiny" when father and son must face each other in battle. - from publisher description

Crete provides a romantic setting for the meeting of attractive, impetuous Nicola Ferris and handsome, Englishman Mark Langley, and their ensuing adventure, which culminates in a startling climax among the fishing boats in picturesque Agios Georgios Bay.