![]() ![]() Instead, the series explores the myths and legends of the druids and what Merlin might have been like if he had really existed. Yet those expecting the magical wizard of lore may be disappointed. ![]() Other figures from Arthurian legend appear in the novels, including Lancelot and Merlin. With Britain only beginning to accept Christianity, paganism dominated the Dark Ages as invading Anglo Saxons threatened the once-dominant Celtic culture. ![]() It takes place in 5th century Britain, long before the world of Uthred of Bebbenburg. The first novel, The Winter King, was published in 1996. The Warlord Chronicles are a trilogy of books that tell a historically plausible version of the King Arthur story. Now, their prayers are finally being answered thanks to Doctor Who‘s new producers, Bad Wolf Productions. The Sharpe series starring Sean Bean was immensely popular back in the 1990s, and fans of Cornwell have long hoped to see an adaptation of either his Warlord Chronicles or Grail Quest series. Given the success of The Last Kingdom, it was only a matter of time before production companies started looking at author Bernard Cornwall’s other work. ![]()
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