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[Chaosium] Out now: Chris Gidlow's 'Arthur the Soldier', the first title in our new Pendragon fiction line
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael O'Brien" data-source="post: 9535530" data-attributes="member: 6807727"><p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://brpcentral-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2024_12/470577228_1074956347975284_6053837411477536971_n.jpg.ba9c42f7ef3a45a38ae4d8d7189b99c4.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://brpcentral-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2024_12/470577228_1074956347975284_6053837411477536971_n.thumb.jpg.334e8bb5696978ef7a37245f8bd6db9d.jpg" alt="470577228_1074956347975284_6053837411477536971_n.thumb.jpg.334e8bb5696978ef7a37245f8bd6db9d.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p>Today Chaosium has formally launched its new Pendragon Fiction line with the worldwide release of <em>Arthur the Soldier</em>, by Chris Gidlow.</p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/0d325976-14e6-019e-9c6a-ac3d41641c68.png" alt="0d325976-14e6-019e-9c6a-ac3d41641c68.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="width: 405px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p>A literary novel of Arthurian legend, <em>Arthur the Soldier</em> peers through the myths of King Arthur, and shows what might have been the Dark Age reality—a blooded soldier, returned from distant wars, striving to bring unity and order to the land he loves.</p><p></p><p>With great fidelity to the sources, Arthurian scholar Chris Gidlow gives life to the legends of Arthur, vividly transporting the reader to post-Roman Britain, a tumultuous time riven with conflict and strife.</p><p></p><p><em>Arthur the Soldier</em> is Part One of Chris Gidlow's <em>Ruin of Britain</em> trilogy.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/859dcf4f-d947-e2f6-53da-3aa6d04f3b4f.png" alt="859dcf4f-d947-e2f6-53da-3aa6d04f3b4f.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p><p><em>Arthur the Soldier</em> is available now in print, pdf/e-book, and Kindle formats.</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><p style="text-align: left"><a href="https://www.chaosium.com/arthur-the-soldier/" target="_blank">Chaosium</a> (print and pdf/ebook)</p> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><p style="text-align: left"><a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479494/arthur-the-soldier-the-ruin-of-britain-book-one" target="_blank">DriveThruRPG/DriveThruFiction</a> (pod and pdf/ebook)</p> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><p style="text-align: left"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Soldier-Ruin-Britain-Book-ebook/dp/B0DPD3XBVS/ref=sr_1_1" target="_blank">Amazon Kindle</a></p> </li> </ul><h3 style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/b6e3cc06-b8f6-7626-b2c4-a892a8d02758.png" alt="b6e3cc06-b8f6-7626-b2c4-a892a8d02758.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a></h3><h3 style="text-align: center"></h3><h3 style="text-align: center">What NetGalley reviewers say about Chris Gidlow's 'Arthur the Soldier'</h3> <p style="text-align: center">☆☆☆☆☆</p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>“A worthy new entry to Arthurian Lore... I encourage Arthurian buffs and fans of heroic literature to read this delightful addition to King Arthur's fascinating world.”</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">— Jeffrey Bampos</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">☆☆☆☆☆</p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>“A fascinating read… this was a studious work of Arthurian lore, the author is clearly at ease and well-versed in this period of history, the early medieval, as well as the Arthurian Legend."</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">— Dr. Brandon Neff</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">☆☆☆☆☆</p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>“A strong start to the Ruin of Britain trilogy.”</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">— Kathryn McLeer</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">☆☆☆☆</p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>"Stories of Arthur seem to be becoming a bit of a crowded field. This one though stands out in a couple of ways. It is deep rooted in post Roman history, with Britain's Dark Age as much a character as Arthur himself. Arthur is well presented, an ex-soldier of Rome returned home to bring the light back to his land... Would recommend.”</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">— Adam Lofthouse</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">☆☆☆☆</p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>"This book was interesting. It was obviously really well researched and you could tell that the author had a huge amount of knowledge about Arthurian legends and Roman Britain.”</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">— Garrett Keenahan, Librarian</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center">☆☆☆☆</p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>“A unique perspective and retelling of the original story.”</em></p> <p style="text-align: center">— Vanshika Sakala</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/" target="_blank"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/6d427630-20ed-3049-cc04-89f82e92e1cc.jpg" alt="6d427630-20ed-3049-cc04-89f82e92e1cc.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="width: 775px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><em>Author Chris Gidlow at the book signing event at Forbidden Planet London, Nov 29th 2024</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael O'Brien, post: 9535530, member: 6807727"] [CENTER][URL='https://brpcentral-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2024_12/470577228_1074956347975284_6053837411477536971_n.jpg.ba9c42f7ef3a45a38ae4d8d7189b99c4.jpg'][IMG alt="470577228_1074956347975284_6053837411477536971_n.thumb.jpg.334e8bb5696978ef7a37245f8bd6db9d.jpg"]https://brpcentral-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/monthly_2024_12/470577228_1074956347975284_6053837411477536971_n.thumb.jpg.334e8bb5696978ef7a37245f8bd6db9d.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/CENTER] Today Chaosium has formally launched its new Pendragon Fiction line with the worldwide release of [I]Arthur the Soldier[/I], by Chris Gidlow. [CENTER][URL='https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/'][IMG width="405px" alt="0d325976-14e6-019e-9c6a-ac3d41641c68.png"]https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/0d325976-14e6-019e-9c6a-ac3d41641c68.png[/IMG][/URL] [/CENTER] A literary novel of Arthurian legend, [I]Arthur the Soldier[/I] peers through the myths of King Arthur, and shows what might have been the Dark Age reality—a blooded soldier, returned from distant wars, striving to bring unity and order to the land he loves. With great fidelity to the sources, Arthurian scholar Chris Gidlow gives life to the legends of Arthur, vividly transporting the reader to post-Roman Britain, a tumultuous time riven with conflict and strife. [I]Arthur the Soldier[/I] is Part One of Chris Gidlow's [I]Ruin of Britain[/I] trilogy. [CENTER][URL='https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/'][IMG alt="859dcf4f-d947-e2f6-53da-3aa6d04f3b4f.png"]https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/859dcf4f-d947-e2f6-53da-3aa6d04f3b4f.png[/IMG][/URL] [/CENTER] [I]Arthur the Soldier[/I] is available now in print, pdf/e-book, and Kindle formats. [LIST] [*][LEFT][URL='https://www.chaosium.com/arthur-the-soldier/']Chaosium[/URL] (print and pdf/ebook)[/LEFT] [*][LEFT][URL='https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/479494/arthur-the-soldier-the-ruin-of-britain-book-one']DriveThruRPG/DriveThruFiction[/URL] (pod and pdf/ebook)[/LEFT] [*][LEFT][URL='https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Soldier-Ruin-Britain-Book-ebook/dp/B0DPD3XBVS/ref=sr_1_1']Amazon Kindle[/URL][/LEFT] [/LIST] [HEADING=2][CENTER][URL='https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/'][IMG alt="b6e3cc06-b8f6-7626-b2c4-a892a8d02758.png"]https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/b6e3cc06-b8f6-7626-b2c4-a892a8d02758.png[/IMG][/URL][/CENTER][/HEADING] [HEADING=2][CENTER][/CENTER][/HEADING] [HEADING=2][CENTER]What NetGalley reviewers say about Chris Gidlow's 'Arthur the Soldier'[/CENTER][/HEADING] [CENTER]☆☆☆☆☆ [I]“A worthy new entry to Arthurian Lore... I encourage Arthurian buffs and fans of heroic literature to read this delightful addition to King Arthur's fascinating world.”[/I] — Jeffrey Bampos ☆☆☆☆☆ [I]“A fascinating read… this was a studious work of Arthurian lore, the author is clearly at ease and well-versed in this period of history, the early medieval, as well as the Arthurian Legend."[/I] — Dr. Brandon Neff ☆☆☆☆☆ [I]“A strong start to the Ruin of Britain trilogy.”[/I] — Kathryn McLeer ☆☆☆☆ [I]"Stories of Arthur seem to be becoming a bit of a crowded field. This one though stands out in a couple of ways. It is deep rooted in post Roman history, with Britain's Dark Age as much a character as Arthur himself. Arthur is well presented, an ex-soldier of Rome returned home to bring the light back to his land... Would recommend.”[/I] — Adam Lofthouse ☆☆☆☆ [I]"This book was interesting. It was obviously really well researched and you could tell that the author had a huge amount of knowledge about Arthurian legends and Roman Britain.”[/I] — Garrett Keenahan, Librarian ☆☆☆☆ [I]“A unique perspective and retelling of the original story.”[/I] — Vanshika Sakala [URL='https://www.chaosium.com/blogout-now-chris-gidlows-arthur-the-soldier-the-first-title-in-our-new-pendragon-fiction-line/'][IMG width="775px" alt="6d427630-20ed-3049-cc04-89f82e92e1cc.jpg"]https://mcusercontent.com/c3792dc30db9982558880998c/images/6d427630-20ed-3049-cc04-89f82e92e1cc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [I]Author Chris Gidlow at the book signing event at Forbidden Planet London, Nov 29th 2024[/I][/CENTER] [/QUOTE]
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