The Pendragon Banner
The Pendragon Banner by Sylvian Hamilton, published by Orion in 2002, is a historical fiction novel that follows former crusader Richard Straccan as he navigates a web of danger and intrigue. With 330 pages, this edition presents a tale set in England, where Straccan finds himself entangled in a dire situation involving the woman he loves, who faces accusations of sorcery. Compounding his troubles, he encounters a stranger with amnesia, complicating his own defense against a murder charge.
Readers will discover a narrative rich in historical detail as Straccan embarks on a quest to locate the Pendragon Banner, a legendary relic associated with King Arthur. The story unfolds against a backdrop of peril, with Straccan contending not only with the demands of the King but also with the relentless pursuit of the menacing Breos. The novel explores themes of loyalty and survival, immersing readers in a world where the past and present collide, and the stakes are life and death.
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Former crusader turned bone-pedlar Richard Straccan is up to his neck in trouble. The woman he loves has been accused of sorcery and is in mortal danger, but he cannot go to her. Nor can he abandon the stranger found unconscious in the street. He has lost his memory, so how can he defend himself against the charge of murder at a trial in which the only other witness is the corpse?
Then there is the King, whose demands will lead Straccan into still greater peril. Straccan is trying to track down the Pendragon Banner, a priceless relic sewn by Guinevere for King Arthur, but it has been lost for seven hundred years. The trail is long cold, and there is opposition at every turn. For, hard on Straccan¿s heels is the brutal Breos, whose deadly secret Straccan accidentally stumbles on . . .
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