Series

Arthurian Saga series in reading order

There are 5 books in the Arthurian Saga series.

Published between 1970 and 1995, in the same order they are meant to be read.

The first book in Mary Stewart's Merlin Trilogy follows the early life of Merlin, from his childhood in Wales to his role as advisor to Uther Pendragon. Blending Arthurian legend with historical plausibility, Stewart presents Merlin as a historical figure with prophetic abilities rather than a pure

All 5 books, in reading order

• 1. The Crystal Cave (1970) — Mary Stewart
• 2. The Hollow Hills (1973) — Mary Stewart · 498 pages
• 3. The Last Enchantment (1979) — Mary Stewart · 544 pages
• 4. The Wicked Day (1983) — Mary Stewart · 397 pages
• 5. The Prince and the Pilgrim (1995) — Mary Stewart · 318 pages

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