Bernard Cornwell's best (and shortest) historical fiction series.

The Warlord Chronicles

By: Bernard Cornwell

The Winter King Published: 1996 431 Pages

Enemy of God Published: 1998 397 Pages

Excalibur Published: 1999 436 Pages

Briefly, what is this series about?

The Arthurian Legends turned into historical fiction. All the tales are related retrospectively by Derfel, a Saxon boy raised by Merlin who eventually becomes Arthur's right hand man.

Who should read this series?

If you've read anything by Cornwell, but haven't read this, you should. Not only is this Cornwell's personal favorite of his series, it's only three books, unlike the Sharpe series which is apparently up to 24 books?!? Even if you don't know who Cornwell is, if you like historical fiction at all this is a great series.

Specific thoughts: A realistic Arthur