Reading Order
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Start with The Crystal Cave and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Crystal Cave
Book 1 by Mary Stewart
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Arthurian Saga reading order
Ends with The Prince and the Pilgrim
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Book 1:The Crystal Cave
Mary Stewart
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 2:The Hollow Hills
Mary Stewart • 1973
In this second Arthurian volume, Merlin hides the infant Arthur from enemies, then quietly guides the boy’s upbringing across wild Britain and Brittany. As rival kings scheme and Saxons press in, Merlin prepares Arthu...
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Book 3:The Last Enchantment
Mary Stewart • 1979
Merlin narrates the height of Arthur’s reign, from the first hard years of unifying Britain to the building of Camelot. As plots coil around the young king, Merlin falls in love, feels his powers ebb and must decide w...
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Book 4:The Wicked Day
Mary Stewart • 1983
Told largely through Mordred’s eyes, this fourth Arthurian novel follows the king’s secret son from a fisherfolk childhood to uneasy power at Camelot. Loyal to Arthur yet shadowed by prophecy, Mordred is swept toward...
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Book 5:The Prince and the Pilgrim
Mary Stewart • 1995
Young Prince Alexander rides to Camelot to seek justice for his murdered father and vengeance on the king of Cornwall. His path crosses that of Alice, a quiet pilgrim guarding an enchanted silver cup, and together the...
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Arthurian Saga FAQ
What is the best order to read the Arthurian Saga series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Crystal Cave.
How many books are in the Arthurian Saga series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Arthurian Saga series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Arthurian Saga series?
New readers should start with The Crystal Cave, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Arthurian Saga series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1973 to 1995.