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In Winter’s Shadow

by Gillian Bradshaw Book 3 in the Down the Long Wind series.

First published 1982

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Queen Gwynhwyfar has helped Arthur hold together a kingdom built from rival British rulers, but Medraut arrives at Camlann determined to divide the court from within. Her failed attempt to remove him damages Arthur’s trust and gives Medraut the grievance he needs to gather supporters against the throne.

As Gwynhwyfar seeks comfort with the war leader Bedwyr, Medraut exposes their betrayal and drives Arthur’s followers into opposing camps. Gwalchmai struggles to preserve the loyalties that shaped his life, but accusation, civil war and vengeance carry the kingdom toward its final battle and the destruction of Arthur’s settlement.

Historical Periods

Arthurian BritainLegendary setting, conventionally c. 5th–6th centuries CE

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Children’s & Young Adult Fiction Dynastic & Royal Fiction Historical Fantasy Mythological Fiction

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King ArthurLegendary; traditionally placed in the 5th–6th centuries Guinevere Gawain

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