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Warlord Chronicles book 1 · 1995

The Winter King

Warlord Chronicles book 1 by Bernard Cornwell

Medieval and TudorHistorical and mythic fantasy

In the old age of his monastery, Derfel Cadarn writes the story of Arthur, the warlord who protects the infant king Mordred and tries to unite the kingdoms of post-Roman Britain against the Saxons.

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Book facts

Author
Bernard Cornwell
Series
Warlord Chronicles, book 1 of 3
Published
1995
Setting
Set in Arthurian Britain
Characters charted
4
Chart confidence
High

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Who is in The Winter King

4 recurring or key characters from Bernard Cornwell’s chart. Introduces Derfel Cadarn, Arthur, Merlin and Nimue.

Lead 1

Major 3

  • ArthurFirst appearanceWarlord of Dumnonia
  • MerlinFirst appearanceDruid
  • NimueFirst appearanceMerlin's lover and priestess

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