Review: like a giant bag of kettle chips for the solid historical crunch and sturdy flavor of ancient Britain
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2012
Shadow of Stone takes up 10 years after the author's book, Yseult, leaves off. Drystan is dead. Cador now rules over his own lands and estates in a time of peace.The Dux Bellorum, Arthur, presides over an uneasy collection of alliances and kings.But the peace is about to be broken. There will be betrayals, and the warriors of Arthur's band, as well as the now-grown children will be put to the test.In the end, will Britain survive as a united country?If you liked the thoroughly researched battles and journeys of the characters in Yseult, the fun continues here in Shadow of Stone. Cador still longs for Yseult, Yseult still has a heart full of love despite Drystan's passing; they are full of passion, but it is tempered with a melancholy or sad wisdom.  Their children and nieces and nephews all have their own parts to play in this tale. Instead of St. Patrick, we get the welsh St. Illtud as foil/helper for Yseult.This is the end of Arthur's story, with appearances by Nimue, Myrrdin, and Medraut (Mordred) to seal his fate.Anyone interested in Celtic history, Arthur legends, or historical fantasy based on solidly researched places, locations, and people will enjoy how the author breathes life into people from this time.This Book's Snack Rating: Like the first novel in the series, reading Shadow of Stone is like eating a giant bag of kettle chips for the solid historical crunch and sturdy flavor of ancient Britain