Black Horses for the King - Paperback

by Anne McCaffrey (Author)

From Anne McCaffrey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dragonriders of Pern series, comes an original and thrilling look at the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of young man crucial to creating his cavalry.

After his father's passing, Galwyn is put to work on the high seas. But horses, not ships, are Galwyn's passion. Luckily, a passenger, Lord Artos--later to rule as the legendary King Arthur--is bound for the great horse fair at Septimania. Lord Artos takes an interest in Galwyn's way with horses and offers him a position--one that Galwyn accepts at risk to his own life. Galwyn quickly impresses Lord Artos and his men, but no one expects how crucial Galwyn--and his horse skills--will be to their upcoming battles. Beloved Science Fiction Grand Master Anne McCaffrey presents the story of King Author as it has never been told before!

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This fast-moving historical fantasy by bestselling author Anne McCaffrey traces the beginnings of the British cavalry, as recounted by a boy growing up in exciting and perilous times.
After his father's death, young Galwyn Varianus is apprenticed to his uncle, who puts the boy to work on the high seas. But horses, not ships, are Galwyn's passion. Luckily, a passenger aboard, Lord Artos (later to rule as the legendary King Arthur), is bound for the great horse fair at Septimania. Risking his life, Galwyn abandons his uncle to serve the gallant leader. Galywn's calming way with horses quickly impresses Lord Artos and his men. But what no one expects is how crucial Galwyn will be to their upcoming battles--as he masters the secrets of the iron shoes that will protect the exotic horses' delicate hooves. . . . 9780152063924|JF|For as long as Luli can remember, the Confederate states have been at war with the Union. But the fighting has always been far from the Texas plantation where Luli lives with her pa and ma, her brothers, and her almost" sister, Ruth, whom everyone calls Sis Goose. Sis Goose was born into slavery, but has been raised as a member of the family. Or so it seems.
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