The Crystal Cave/The Hollow Hills/Wildfire at Midnight

Told largely in the voice of Merlin, the story follows a boy born in a turbulent Britain, where Roman authority has faded and rival kings fight for power. Known in his youth as Myrddin, he discovers a gift for sight that draws the attention of powerful men, including the British king Ambrosius and the ambitious Uther Pendragon. Through his travels and dangers he becomes an adviser to kings and helps set the stage for the rise of Arthur. The books follow his long life, his visions and his quiet influence on the making of a legend.

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