In this great science fiction novel, Andre Norton brings to new life the legendary King Arthur and the wizard Merlin in the light of modern knowledge of a lost period of history and today's understanding of science and interplanetary communication. Yet, as in all Norton's wonder novels, this is a fabulous adventure in fantasy. Here is Merlin, half star-born, gifted with the advice of an alien intelligence, given the task of renewing civilization and starting humanity again up the ladder to the stars. Here is Arthur, unaware of his stellar heritage. And here, too, is the Lady of the Lake, akin to Merlin in that she is also a listener to the music of the spheres and obedient to a celestial command post.
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The beacon still called from deep within the rough-walled fastness of the cave. 1
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(@OpenRoadMedia, 1 July 2014, ebook, 220 pages, borrowed from @GlasgowLib via @OverDriveInc, # POPSUGARReadingChallenge, a book with a reflected image on the cover or 'mirror' in the title)
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How have I never heard of this author before? I need to read more of her work. I am a bit of a geek and the TV show Merlin is one of my favourites so I had to read Merlin's Mirror. I was delighted by how many similarities the book had to the TV series but also loved the subtle and not-so-subtle differences. I'd class this more fantasy than science-fiction, a blend of both. I loved it.
