The last companion - Patrick McCormack

Long ago, in the mist-shrouded Western Isles, Arthur had won possession of a magical chalice and was declared Emperor of Albion. Now, Arthur is dead, and as the flame of civilization dims and the hordes descend on Britain, others must try to save his dream of Albion. This newly revised edition of Patrick McCormack's atmospheric novel is first in the acclaimed Albion series.

Praise for the Albion series: 'One of the best [Arthurian novels] . . . hugely entertaining and enthralling.' Western Morning News

Skilfully mixes history and legend, and although there are many books about Arthur, none covers the period after his death.


This book brings alive the world the great king would have known. The people who knew Arthur, who lived and fought with him - Vortipor, the scheming Lord of Dyfed, Lleminawg the Dancer, the great Irish warrior, later known as Lancelot, and Nai and Gorthyn, foster sons of the great Gereint, one of Arthur's most valiant warriors. And of course the real Camelot, the great fortress of Caer Cadwy.
Mike Ashley, editor of The Mammoth Book of King Arthur