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| Book Title | The Wicked Day |
| Series | Arthurian Saga |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Author | Mary Stewart |
| Publisher | Fawcett Crest Books |
| Published | 1983 |
| Format | Mass Market Paperback |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
| Condition Notes | Reader's Copy mass market paperback with heavy reading wear. Numerous cover creases, edge wear, rubbing, corner wear, and spine wear are present. The cover remains complete and attractive, though well-used. Pages are intact with expected age toning. A solid reading copy of one of the finest modern Arthurian novels. |
| Condition | Readers Copy |
King Arthur’s reign is nearing its tragic end, and the fate long foreseen by Merlin is finally approaching. Raised in secrecy and unaware of his true heritage, Mordred grows into an honorable young man determined to avoid the terrible destiny prophesied before his birth. Yet the ambitions of his mother Morgause, the rivalries of Camelot, and the inexorable pull of fate draw him toward the final confrontation at Camlann, where the dream of Arthur’s kingdom will ultimately rise or fall.
EugeneBookStore Summary
Rather than portraying Mordred as a simple villain, Mary Stewart reimagines him as a sympathetic and tragic figure trapped by forces beyond his control. The Wicked Day is widely considered one of the greatest reinterpretations of the Arthurian legend, offering a deeply human conclusion to Stewart’s celebrated Merlin saga. Rich historical detail, believable characters, and restrained magic combine to create one of fantasy’s enduring classics.
Collector Notes
The Wicked Day is the fourth novel in Mary Stewart’s Arthurian Saga and concludes the central Merlin storyline begun in The Crystal Cave. This Fawcett Crest paperback remains desirable among collectors because of its classic painted cover artwork. Matching Fawcett Crest editions of the first four books continue to be sought after by Arthurian collectors.
