Hawk of May

by Gillian Bradshaw

Book Overview

"Intelligent and imaginative...even the magic convinces." -Mary Renault, author of "The King Must Die" "On The Path Toward Greatness, Every Hero Makes a Choice" Legends sing of Sir Gawain, one of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671250930
• ISBN13: 9780671250935
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 313 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Perfect Arthurian Tale

Gillian Bradshaw is a spellbinding, brilliant author who is far too little known. I first read Hawk of May about 9-10 years ago, when my little hole-in-the-wall bookstore with treasures galore turned up a first-edition hardcover. I've been captivated ever since with this woman's talent, and distressed that she's relatively unknown.Go buy her books, if you enjoy intelligent (but not "serious", non-bodice-ripping historical fiction. And if you're looking for a book that's got a gripping plot, great characters, which ALSO explores the deepest issues of the human heart, you've found the right author! Only Mary Stewart compares, when it comes to Arthur, and yes, I prefer Gillian Bradshaw (and folks, that's saying something!).

Wow

I've recently started reading this book. It's brill! I can't wait to see what happens to Agravain after being taken hostage!

Sensitive and detailed Arthurian fantasy

The tale of Gwalchmai, King Arthur's nephew and Morgause's son, spirits you to an early Britain that is historically well-drawn and emotionally involving. Plenty of action, magic, and attention to detail make this one of the finest fantasy books ever written.

Tells the tale of Artus seen with his own nephew's eyes

This book and its two sequels narrate the wellknown story of King Arthur from a refreshing new angle. The reader gets drawn into the dramatic struggle of Light against Darkness in turn by the characters who tell the story as it unfolds before them: Gawain, Artus's troubled nephew, his servant Rhys - and finally by Gwynhwyfar, Artus's wife. A must for all friends of Arthurian tales

One of the few books I've read more than once.

I am a great fan of books dealing with Arthurian myths and legends. This is due in large part to "Hawk of May" by Gillain Bradshaw. It's a wonderful story dealing with the classis good vs. evil and light vs. darkness themes. Even though the main character, Gwalchmai, receives a noble mission, a sword, and a horse no one can tame, he still has to earn the trust of King Arthur. What finally wins Arthur is not Gwalchmai's brave deeds in battle, but a small act of kindness. I rarely read a book more than once, but I've already read "Hawk of May" three times, and I am sure I will read it again. I wish I could make a movie based on the book. It's a story everyone should experience