Synopses & Reviews
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A haunting story of destiny and magic in the time of the CrusadesIn this compelling fantasy from cult favorite David Clement-Davies, a boy learns his fate is caught up with that of a king. When Rhodri Falcon has his fortune told at the village fair, he learns about the Telling Pool, a mystical spring in the heart of the forest that shows great secrets of the past, present, and future. What he glimpses in the pool will set him on a quest to free his father from the grip of an enchantress and to save his country from an old curse, dating back to the time of King Arthur.
Expertly told, The Telling Pool transports young readers to the days of the Crusades, a time of conflict that mirrors our own.
Praise for The Telling Pool
\"A satisfying and well-crafted story\" —Booklist
\"A satisfying and well-crafted story that through Arthurian lore, brings a steadfast young boy to manhood and adult understanding.\" —Booklist
\"An intriguing tale . . .\"—<>
\"Adds some new facets to Arthurian legend . . . An action packed suspenseful battle of wills . . .\"—BCCB
\"Clement-Davies draws you into his story and holds you there firmly with itsconstant intrigue and fantastic descriptions.\"—The Santa Fe New Mexican
\"Interweaving this historical fiction with a liberal dose of Arthurian legend, Clement-Davies creates a rich mixture of themes and metaphors.\"—School Library Journal'
Synopsis
A thrilling new fantasy from the author of the cult favorites Fire Bringer and The Sight.
From the author known for his popular, intricately crafted novels, as praised by The Boston Globe, comes a new tale set against the backdrop of Richard the Lionheart's Crusade to Jerusalem. The Telling Pool's richly atmospheric tale draws on Authurian legend and pagan belief, following the fate of young Rhodri Falcon and his crusader father as they become entangled in the war of a king and the machinations of a seductive sorceress who literally steals men's hearts. Its up to Rhodri to defeat the sorceress and save his father before all is forever lost. As Rhodri discovers the evils of war fought in the name of religion with enemies who will stop at nothing to defeat him, he must dig deep within to discover the hero who will save his father and lead himself toward the man he will become.
Expertly told, The Telling Pool transports young readers to the days of the Crusades, magic sorcery and the land where legends were formed. In the best-selling tradition of his previous books, Clement-Davies introduces readers a new character, Rhodri Falcon, who will forge ahead, determined to find good and in a land of evil.