Finally deciding that he will never be man enough to be a warrior, Gwalchmai agrees to study the black arts from his mother, and discovers that he has a talent for them. Gwalchmai is disappointed in himself and he knows that Lot and Agravain despise him. He is a gifted bard and horseman, but the Celts have not yet adopted battle on horseback yet. Unlike Agravain, Gwalchmai is not good at the manly arts of war. Gaheris, normally Agravain's twin, and Gareth are noticeably absent in this rendition. Gwalchmai, more familiar to students of Arthurian romances as Gawain, is here the middle son, between his older brother Agravain, and his younger brother (and definitely not the son of Lot) Medraut. At the beginning of the novel, Gwalchmai has met neither of his more famous relatives, but he knows that both are greatly hated by his parents.

Show More recently deceased High King Uther. 'A welcome new light on the horizon of popular Arthurian strong sense of love and mysticism.a ripping adventure tale.' -Booklist 'Will appeal to those who have enjoyed Tolkien's works.' -Library Journal '.a novel that seduces us into accepting sorcery and sanctity in King Arthur's England.' -New York Times Book Review … ( more) A tale of loss, redemption, and adventure, Hawk of May brings new depth and understanding to Sir Gawain, the legend of King Arthur, and the impact of choices made-and the consequences that follow. Disappointed in himself and despised by his father, Gwalchmai sets out on a journey that will lead him to the brink of darkness. A story of an uncertain man, doubting his ability to follow his elder brother's warrior prowess and seeking to find his own identity by bonding with his frightening and powerful mother. This is the story of Gwalchmai, middle sonof the beautiful, infinitely evil sorceress Morgawse, and gifted student of her dark magical arts. 'Intelligent and imaginative.even the magic convinces.' -Mary Renault, author of The King Must Die On The Path Toward Greatness, Every Hero Makes a Choice Legends sing of Sir Gawain, one of the most respected warriors of King Arthur's reign and one of the greatest champions of all time.

Hawk of May by Gillian Bradshaw