Really enjoyed it, Just exactly my kind of reading I like. Cant wait to get the next one. Set in my favorite time period.

Really enjoyed it, Just exactly my kind of reading I like. Cant wait to get the next one. Set in my favorite time period.  Read Less

The perspective of this book is a bit different - showing Arthur from childhood through his bid to be King and giving a bit mor...  Read More

The perspective of this book is a bit different - showing Arthur from childhood through his bid to be King and giving a bit more history, as the author chose to portray it, of how he learned to succeed in battle.  Read Less

The Kingmaking is Helen Hollick's novel about Arthur Pendragon's life. The story starts off in the year 450 AD, during the Dark...  Read More

The Kingmaking is Helen Hollick's novel about Arthur Pendragon's life. The story starts off in the year 450 AD, during the Dark Ages in Britain, Arthur is 15 years old when he comes to live with Uthr Pendragon. There he meets feisty and beautiful young Gwenhwyfar, and slowly falls in love with her. When Uthr dies in battle, Arthur rises to claim the throne. It was a little known secret that Arthur was Uthrs son.Arthur wants Gwenhwyfar for his own, he vows to marry her one day. But that is not in the plans for them. Gwenhwyfar winds up being bethrothed to another and Arthur ends up having to marry Princess Winifred in order to keep the peace.This was a great read with plenty of twists and turns. It was a bit different from what I usually think of when I think of King Arthur. There was no magic involved, no Merlin, or Lancelot. I won't give away any more of the plot, so as not to spoil the book for those who haven't read it yet, but there's plenty of drama to this story. I really enjoyed reading this one. A few times I found myself shocked at the twists and turns the plot was taking. This book takes off and keeps on going until the very last page.This is the book I was staying up late into the night reading. The storyline was interesting and the characters well written. If you are interested in Arthurian fiction, I recommend this book. Of if you are looking for an engaging read with great characters and plot, plenty of backstabbing and a dash of romance, you will enjoy this book. I definitely want to read the rest of the books in the series.  Read Less