Kingdom of the Grail — Judith Tarr

World Fantasy Award nominee and critically claimed author Judith Tarr has created a fantastic legend inspired by the epic poem The Song of Roland and the mythical history of Merlin....

Centuries after the fall of Camelot and the disappearance of King Arthur, the wizard Merlin remained a prisoner in an enchanted forest. Then an ardent youth named Roland came and vowed to free him, unaware of the consequences such an oath carried....

Roland has since become a knight and a mighty warrior. But his mystical powers are untested and his mentor remains imprisoned. Then an old enemy of Merlin's returns, seeking the very object that tore apart the Knights of the Round Table -- the Holy Grail. Now, with the help of a beautiful Saracen healer and a magical sword, Roland must face his test, fulfill his oath -- and find his destiny....