- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Impressions; later printing edition (Feb 23 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1928999166
- ISBN-13: 978-1928999164
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 472 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,248,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"An original novel of considerable merit."
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The court of Camelot is unsettled by the arrival of Loholt, King Arthur's illegitimate son. Driven by the need for an heir, the king embraces the stranger, though not everyone in Camelot so readily accepts the mysterious young man. Arthur's seneschal and foster brother, the redoubtable Sir Kay, is especially suspicious of Loholt's motives. And when Loholt is killed, Kay finds himself under suspicion of murder.
Stripped of his knighthood, Kay forges an unwilling alliance with the renegade Briant and his lover, the enchantress Brisane, who seek to bring down the men closest to the king. If Sir Kay cannot redirect their plot or win back the court's trust, nothing will save Camelot from the twin threats of war and evil sorcery.
"One of the half-dozen best Arthurian novels I have yet read"
-Phyllis Ann Karr, author of Idylls of the Queen and The Arthurian Companion.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Solid effort, enjoyable read,
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This review is from: Exiled from Camelot (Paperback)
Exiled from Camelot ended up being a 3.5-4 star read for me. I couldn't help comparing it to Karr's Idylls of the Queen which remains not only my favorite modern Arthurian novel but also one of my favorite books period. Karr's characterizations and style are just much more to my liking. Through Exiled from Camelot, I mentally debated it being 2-3 stars at points but a satisfying conclusion elevated the entire experience.I enjoyed Baldry's pacing - generally short chapters ending with mini-cliffhangers causing the enjoyable 'just one more chapter' effect. Her action writing is very good, but I wish there had been a bit more of it. For the most part, I really enjoyed the characters of Kay, Gareth, and Gawaine; I generally also enjoyed the 'lesser players' and especially Kay's interactions with them - such as the peasants of Meliant's castle and the steward of Carlisle. On the not-so-good side, I thought the villains (Brisane, Meliant, Briant, Loholt), Arthur, and Lancelot were all inconsistently written. Some plot lines were dragged out longer than needed, and some wrapped up incredibly suddenly (Gawaine & Gareth's search for Kay leaps to mind). For me, the worst part was how the characters - particularly Kay - wore their emotions on their sleeves, ready to burst into tears at a mere look, thought, or word. I can certainly see some of this, Kay goes through several tremendous ordeals after all, but the overabundance of emotions lessened the impact at the appropriate points in the story. I also felt like Kay was demilitarized too much; no he was never a Gawaine or Lancelot, but he had some moments and I never thought of him as a coward. I guess I can chalk some of this up to personal taste and creative license. Since Malory and other source materials aren't really designed for casual reading, I love these modern retellings. I would certainly recommend Idyll's of the Queen over Exiled in Camelot, but Exiled in Camelot is certainly a solid read for Arthurian fans and interested onlookers.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sir Kay Is A Winner!,
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This review is from: Exiled from Camelot (Paperback)
This is the tale of Sir Kay, otherwise known as King Arthur's seneschal and foster brother. This is not about the cardboard Kay we hear about in so many other novels. This story puts a face and a personality on the name. Kay is portrayed as a genuine human being with faults and virtues. Unfortunately, his virtue is one of his faults and he is charged with the murder of Loholt, King Arthur's illegitimate son.He is banished from Camelot and his knighthood taken away. He tries to save Arthur from his enemies, Briant and his enchantress Brisane, who wish to have Camelot and Britain as their own. Kay is trying to redeem himself in his eyes and Arthur's. This is a fast-moving story that will keep you riveted from page to page! You'll also have a new appreciation for Sir Kay with this fresh new insight of author Cherith Baldry.
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EXILED FROM CAMELOT,
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This review is from: Exiled from Camelot (Paperback)
Cherith Baldry's "Exiled From Camelot" is a novel of remarkable characterization and insight, a fresh new look at King Arthur's seneschal and foster brother Sir Kay and a breathtaking odyssey of personal redemption. When Loholt, King Arthur's illegitimate son, arrives at Camelot and quickly worms his way into the Court's favor, only the crude but honorable Kay remains suspicious. And when Loholt is killed, Kay finds himself stripped of title and honor and summarily exiled by his own brother on pain of death. A far-reaching plot unfolds deftly in Baldry's hands, a tale of magic, good and evil, beautiful ladies and despicable villains, highlighted by brilliant and innovative depictions of familiar heroes like Sir Gareth and Sir Gawaine (the latter should perhaps be billed as Kay's co-star in this wonderful saga) and of course Kay himself, who, as in Phyllis A. Karr's classic "The Idylls of the Queen," proves to be far more gallant and resourceful than his uncouth reputation would suggest. Masterfully written, featuring exciting battles, convincing dialogue, and plenty of mystery, "Exiled From Camelot" is a perfect companion piece to Karr's aforementioned novel, and one which should be a valuable component to the Arthurian canon for many years to come.
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