description: The gathering forces of the Dark Powers threaten the world of man. The legions of Faery, aided by trolls, demons and the Wild Hunt itself, are poised to overthrow the Realms of Light. Holger Carlsen, a bemused and puzzled twentieth-century man mysteriously snatched out of time, finds himself the key figure in the conflict. Arrayed against him are the dragons, giants and elven warriors of the armies of Chaos, and the beautiful sorceress Morgan le Fay. On his side is a vague prophecy, a quarrelsome dwarf and a beautiful woman who can turn herself into a swan, not to mention Papillon, the magnificent battle-horse, and a full set of perfectly fitting armour, both of which were waiting for him when he entered the magical realm. The shield bears three hearts and three lions -- the only clue to Holger Carlsen's true identity. Could Carlsen really be a legendary hero, the only man who can save the world?
language: English
title: Three Hearts and Three Lions
titlecomplete: Three Hearts and Three Lions
characters: Holger Carlsen
genres: Time Travel, Fiction, Science Fiction, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy, Sword and Sorcery, Adventure, High Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy, Classics
ratings_count: 4939
series: Operation Otherworld
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Retro Hugo Award
category: Best Novella
publisher: Lightyear Pr