A Dream of Eagles
| The Skystone The Singing Sword The Eagles' Brood The Saxon Shore The Fort at River's Bend Metamorphosis Uther Clothar the Frank The Eagle | |
| Author | Jack Whyte |
|---|---|
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical novels |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Published | 1992 - 2005 |
A Dream of Eagles is a historical novel series written by the Canadian author Jack Whyte. It was published in the United States as the Camulod Chronicles.
The novels are a rendition of the Arthurian legend that attempt to propose a possible explanation for the foundation of Camulod (an alternate spelling of Camelot), Arthur's heritage and the political situation surrounding his existence. The setting series begins during the Roman departure from Britain and continues for 150 years, ending during the settlement of Britain by the Germanic Angles, Saxons and Jutes.
Books in the series
| # | Title | 1st Edition | Notes | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Skystone | 1992 | Publius Varrus, Roman-occupied Britain | ISBN 978-0-14-017050-4 |
| 2. | The Singing Sword | 1993 | Publius Varrus, Roman withdrawal complete | ISBN 978-0-14-017049-8 |
| 3. | The Eagles' Brood | 1994 | Uther and Merlyn control Camulod | ISBN 978-0-14-017048-1 |
| 4. | The Saxon Shore | 1995 | Merlyn raises Arthur | ISBN 978-0-14-017047-4 |
| 5. | The Fort at River's Bend (The Sorcerer, Volume 1) | 1999 | Arthur grows to manhood | ISBN 978-0-14-025467-9 |
| 6. | Metamorphosis (The Sorcerer, Volume 2) | 1999 | Merlyn becomes a sorcerer, Arthur becomes king | ISBN 978-0-670-87823-9 |
| 7. | Uther | 2001 | Stand-alone novel about Uther (covers same time period as Eagle's Brood) | ISBN 978-0-14-026087-8 |
| 8. | Clothar the Frank | 2004 | Lancelot arrives in Arthur's court | ISBN 978-0-312-86929-8 |
| 9. | The Eagle | 2005 | Concluding novel, Arthur's reign ends | ISBN 978-0-8125-6899-8 |
Plot
In Eagles, Arthur makes plans to unite Britain against the invasion. But two local kings (Symmachus and Connlyn) collaborate to frustrate and ultimately destroy Arthur's plans.
Reviews
Publishers Weekly, reviewing the final book in the series, called it a welcoming conclusion, which would be especially appreciated by its fans, narrating "an imaginative if rambling account of the end of the Arthurian era". They felt that the plot was "overburdened with a stew of subplots and backstories, including Clothar's affair with a betrothed woman and the account of paternity of Arthur's son, Mordred.[1] Library Journal reviewer commended "inventive uses of traditional parts of the Arthurian legend" making it "a welcome addition to the many retellings of a classic tale".[2]
References
- ^ The Eagle: The Concluding Volume of the Camulod Chronicles. Publishers Weekly. 2006;253(36):32. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=22352090&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
- ^ Cassada J. The Eagle. Library Journal. 2006;131(20):115. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=23455030&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site
External links
- Official website Archived 2007-07-05 at the Wayback Machine for Jack Whyte. Includes biography, bibliography, book excerpts, radio interview transcripts, and an active fan forum.
- Archived scan from web.archive.org for Jack Whyte's now defunct blog at the penguin.ca website. Includes questions by readers and Jack Whyte's answers to those questions, as well as general observations by Jack Whyte.
- Flanagan M. The Eagle: The Concluding Volume of the Camulod Chronicles. Booklist. 2006;103(8):24. Accessed August 14, 2025. https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lkh&AN=23557538&lang=ru&site=eds-live&scope=site