The crystal cave - mary stewart

First in Mary Stewarts classic Arthurian saga, this repackaged edition of The Crystal Cave tells the story of Myridden Emrys--or, as he would later be known, Merlin.

Born the bastard son of a Welsh princess, Myridden Emrys -- or as he would later be known, Merlin -- leads a perilous childhood, haunted by portents and visions.

But destiny has great plans for this no-mans-son, taking him from prophesying before the High King Vortigern to the crowning of Uther Pendragon .

and the conception of Arthur -- king for once and always.