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Black Horses for the King by Anne McCaffrey

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Black Horses for the King

Anne McCaffrey

HarperCollins · Paperback · August 1, 2008

Reading lane: Arthurian Tales

From Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series, comes an original and thrilling look at the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of young man crucial to creating his cavalry.

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Why This Clicks

Arthurian Horse Sense

A familiar legend shifts focus to the horse skills behind a king’s cavalry.

Come here for

  • An Arthurian tale seen through a young horseman’s eyes
  • Horses, cavalry, and battles in the mix

Expect

  • A fresh angle on the King Arthur legend
  • Practical horse skills with a stake in coming battles

Book Details

Authors
Anne McCaffrey
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
August 1, 2008
Format
Paperback
Theme
Arthurian Tales · Arthurian Fantasy
Reading lane
Arthurian Tales

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Publisher Categories

  • YA Survival Stories

  • Coming of Age

  • Fairy Tale Adaptations for Teens

  • YA Fantasy

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  • Epic YA Fantasy

  • Historical YA Fantasy

  • YA Fantasy Romance

  • Historical YA

About This Book

From Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series, comes an original and thrilling look at the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of young man crucial to creating his cavalry. After his father’s passing, Galwyn is put to work on the high seas. But horses, not ships, are Galwyn’s passion. Luckily, a passenger, Lord Artos—later to rule as the legendary King Arthur—is bound for the great horse fair at Septimania. Lord Artos takes...

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From Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series, comes an original and thrilling look at the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of young man crucial to creating his cavalry. After his father’s passing, Galwyn is put to work on the high seas. But horses, not ships, are Galwyn’s passion. Luckily, a passenger, Lord Artos—later to rule as the legendary King Arthur—is bound for the great horse fair at Septimania. Lord Artos takes an interest in Galwyn’s way with horses and offers him a position—one that Galwyn accepts at risk to his own life. Galwyn quickly impresses Lord Artos and his men, but no one expects how crucial Galwyn—and his horse skills—will be to their upcoming battles. Beloved Science Fiction Grand Master Anne McCaffrey presents the story of King Author as it has never been told before!

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