The Bright Sword, penned by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Magicians trilogy, Lev Grossman, returns with a triumphant reimagining of the King Arthur legend for the new millennium. A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find that he's too late. The king has fallen, leaving no heir, and a mere handful of the knights of the Round Table remain.

These are not the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They are the oddballs of the Round Table, from the edges of the stories, such as Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur's fool, who was knighted as a joke. They are joined by Nimue, Merlin's former apprentice, who turned on him and buried him under a hill. This ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance.

But with Arthur's death, Britain's fault lines are revealed. God has abandoned it, and the fairies, monsters, and old gods are returning, led by Arthur's half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords lay siege to Camelot, and rival factions form around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It falls to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world, and make it whole again. Yet, before they can restore Camelot, they must uncover the truth behind the lonely, brilliant King Arthur's fall, and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain's dark past.

The Bright Sword is steeped in tradition, resplendent with duels and quests, battles and tournaments, and magic swords and Fisher Kings. It also casts a fresh light on Arthur's Britain, a diverse, complex nation grappling with its bloody history. This is a tale of imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, searching for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves.

The Mists of Avalon transports us to a vividly reimagined world of Arthurian legend, seen through the eyes of the women who wielded power from behind the throne. This spellbinding novel delves into the lives of these influential women, revealing a tale of passion, politics, and power.

As the great Arthurian epic unfolds, we witness the rise and fall of King Arthur, the valiant deeds of the Knights of the Round Table, and the enchantments of Merlin and Viviane. The women of Camelot, including Morgaine and Gwenhwyfar, navigate the intricate web of fate and ambition, each playing a pivotal role in the shaping of Arthur's kingdom.

The narrative weaves a tapestry of old and new religions, the conflict between differing worlds, and the ultimate destiny of the Isle of Avalon, as it fades into the mists of memory. This extraordinary literary achievement invites readers to explore the tumultuous and adventurous court of Camelot, as it has never been seen before.