The Captain and the Dark Queen A Tetralogy of Tales Book 3 eBook Bryce Gibby
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Book Three in the series A Tetralogy of Tales. After the death of King Arthur in the Battle of Camlann, the adventure continues in the lives of Prince Mark, King Arthur’s heir, Brynja, his wife, Stephen, their son, and Queen Covianna, the new ruler of Britannia who would make Mark her consort king.
Each book in the series may be read as an independent work.
The Captain and the Dark Queen A Tetralogy of Tales Book 3 eBook Bryce Gibby
In this entry in his series, Gibby explores and expounds upon a common, quickly dismissed trope in Arthurian literature, namely, the great king's ultimate legacy. Some retellings, such as White's "Once and Future King," posit that, prior to the final battle that saw the fall of Camelot, he sent forth a young man to ensure that his dream would survive, and say nothing more on the matter. Here, in "The Captain," Gibby explores just what measures might a forward-looking visionary such as Arthur would "really" have taken to ensure the survival of his peace-loving subjects.The book actually tells two stories, the first being from the perspective of the author's first young adult protagonist. "The Captain" is a welcome break from a young adult market saturated with "You're a wizard, Harry" protagonists who, aside from being arbitrarily declared by everyone around them to be "special," have no actual redeeming qualities to recommend them. In Gibby's volume, however, the young Stephen is actually saddled with real responsibility, makes mistakes as he struggles with pride and impudence, and matures as he sees the consequences that his pride exacts on those he cares for. During these portions of the book, the author applies his characteristic narrative and allegory to more mature subject matter--think "The Chronicles of Narnia" for a slightly older audience.
My favorite sections of the book are those focusing on the titular captain, Sir Mark of Glastonbury, as the man charged by King Arthur to take on a perilous quest to carry out his final wishes. Here, Gibby's narrative takes on a sort of sweeping, well-paced, Tolkien-esque "travelogue" as we follow Mark's tale as it shifts from epic journey, to harrowing battle, to fighting against the elements for survival, and back again. Along the way, the author does a surprisingly good job of describing the naval battles to the reader in detail, better even than most *historical* fiction I've read. Gibby continues to craft strong and admirable female protagonists in his works, as well.
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The Captain and the Dark Queen A Tetralogy of Tales Book 3 eBook Bryce Gibby Reviews
I have read A Tetralogy of Tales by Bryce Gibby. The four books are extremely well written. I could not put them down! I was amazed at how fast I read through the chapters, without realizing how time was flying by. During intervals that I could not be reading the stories, I found myself thinking of how the characters would make it through each coming scenario. Upon returning to the books, I found the author had turned the events in a manner that I had not guessed, increasing the excitement of the story.
This work is inspiring. Today there is a great shortage of good role models--in Gibby’s books there are characters who inspire! When I read the story of Vivian, I wanted to be like her! I told my sons the story of The Green Knight. My twelve year old son loved the adventures of Stephen! The world needs these books. There are characters that each person can relate too, ones that will elevate their thoughts and help them feel as I did!
These books will appeal to a wide range of people. This work has the feel of the “Lord of the Rings”, but with the light and inspiration that C.S. Lewis brought to his tales. There are also the many stories within the book that weave harmoniously together in a manner like that of Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables”. In short, they are novels that I am sure will stand the test of time.
Having completed the first two books of this series within a four day period, I was doubtful that the intrigue of Book Three could maintain my heightened interest of the characters and their personal adventures. I was wrong. Book three continues the saga with superb insight and continuous surprises for the characters I have grown so fond of during this series. What is also very appealing, is the author’s ability to remind the reader of earlier scenarios that directly impacted these characters, without feeling like the reader has to digress to capture the impact of the present situation. The writer has an excellent ability to remind, improve and then enhance the reader’s knowledge of the vital passages and further develop a personal connection between the characters and the reader. I can’t recommend this series strongly enough.
In this entry in his series, Gibby explores and expounds upon a common, quickly dismissed trope in Arthurian literature, namely, the great king's ultimate legacy. Some retellings, such as White's "Once and Future King," posit that, prior to the final battle that saw the fall of Camelot, he sent forth a young man to ensure that his dream would survive, and say nothing more on the matter. Here, in "The Captain," Gibby explores just what measures might a forward-looking visionary such as Arthur would "really" have taken to ensure the survival of his peace-loving subjects.
The book actually tells two stories, the first being from the perspective of the author's first young adult protagonist. "The Captain" is a welcome break from a young adult market saturated with "You're a wizard, Harry" protagonists who, aside from being arbitrarily declared by everyone around them to be "special," have no actual redeeming qualities to recommend them. In Gibby's volume, however, the young Stephen is actually saddled with real responsibility, makes mistakes as he struggles with pride and impudence, and matures as he sees the consequences that his pride exacts on those he cares for. During these portions of the book, the author applies his characteristic narrative and allegory to more mature subject matter--think "The Chronicles of Narnia" for a slightly older audience.
My favorite sections of the book are those focusing on the titular captain, Sir Mark of Glastonbury, as the man charged by King Arthur to take on a perilous quest to carry out his final wishes. Here, Gibby's narrative takes on a sort of sweeping, well-paced, Tolkien-esque "travelogue" as we follow Mark's tale as it shifts from epic journey, to harrowing battle, to fighting against the elements for survival, and back again. Along the way, the author does a surprisingly good job of describing the naval battles to the reader in detail, better even than most *historical* fiction I've read. Gibby continues to craft strong and admirable female protagonists in his works, as well.
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