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Hawk of May

by Gillian Bradshaw · 1980

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An award-winning author finally gives voice to Arthur's greatest warrior

Tutored in dark magic by his mother, the beautiful, infinitely evil sorceress Morgawse, Gwalchmai doubts his path in life. But the isle of immortals calls him on a quest as a warrior of the Light...and seals his destiny as the hero of King Arthur's Britain. Framed by historical realism, Gillian Bradshaw expertly weaves convincing magical elements into her fantastic tale of Gwalchmai, the Hawk of May.

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adultyoung adult
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medium · 304 pages

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