Finding Camlann: A Novel
Finding Camlann: A Novel by Sean Pidgeon, published by W. W. Norton on January 13, 2014, is an illustrated work that spans 352 pages. This novel presents a compelling narrative that explores the origins of King Arthur, set against the backdrop of the British countryside’s rich historical landscape. The story follows archaeologist Donald Gladstone, who, despite his skepticism about the existence of King Arthur, discovers surprising evidence at Stonehenge that prompts a transformative journey.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and literary exploration as Donald teams up with Julia Llewellyn, a linguist from the Oxford English Dictionary. Their quest intertwines history, myth, and language, leading to revelations that reshape their understanding of the past and themselves. Finding Camlann delves into themes of folklore and detective work, offering a multi-layered narrative that engages with the complexities of storytelling and its impact on identity.
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A compelling argument about the origins of King Arthur wrapped in a brilliant novel.
Set against a rich historical landscape evoked by the secret places and half-forgotten legends of the British countryside, Finding Camlann is both a “fascinating mystery that will engage readers attracted by history, myth and language” (Washington Independent Review of Books) and a “beautifully written, intelligent, and ingenious” (Gillian Bradshaw) novel of how stories shape our notions of the past—and of ourselves.
Archaeologist Donald Gladstone is sure that there never was a “real” King Arthur—that is, until a surprising find at Stonehenge seems to offer hard evidence of Arthur’s existence. Teaming up with Julia Llewellyn, a gifted linguist working at the Oxford English Dictionary, Donald sets off on a literary and mythological quest that will change both of their lives. Gloriously many-layered, Finding Camlann is a deeply satisfying love story, a gripping detective story, and a narrative journey of myriad pleasures.
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