The Prince and the Pilgrim
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| The Prince and the Pilgrim | |
 The Prince and the Pilgrim |
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| Author | Mary Stewart |
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| Cover artist | Mark Harrison |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Arthurian legend |
| Genre(s) | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | William Morrow and Company |
| Publication date | 1996 |
| Media type | Print Hardback |
| Pages | 292 pages |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-340-64992-5 |
| Preceded by | The Wicked Day |
The Prince and the Pilgrim is a 1995 fantasy novel by Mary Stewart. Preceded by The Wicked Day, it is the fifth installment in a number of novels of hers covering the Arthurian legend.
[edit] Plot introduction
The Prince, our hero is named Alexander. His father, Prince Baudouin, is brutally murdered by the King of Cornwall. When Alexander comes of age he sets out to Camelot to seek justice from King Arthur and avenge the death of his father. The pilgrim is named Alice. Alice rescues a young French nobleman who has in his possession an enchanted silver cup. Many believe the chalice to be the mysterious and much-sought-after Holy Grail.
[edit] Plot summary
Prince Alexander is diverted in his quest for justice by the enchantments of Morgan LeFay, the seductive but evil sorceress. She persuades him to attempt a theft of the Holy Grail so that she can own it and thus gain power over King Arthur and his court. Alexander's search for the mysterious cup leads him to Alice. Together the prince and the pilgrim find what they've really been seeking; love.
[edit] Release details
- 1995, Great Britain Hodder & Stoughton (ISBN 0-340-64992-5) Pub date November 1995 Hardcover
- 1996, USA William Morrow and Company (ISBN 0-6881-4538-8) Pub date January 1996 Hardcover
- 1997, USA Ballantine/Fawcett Crest (ISBN 0-449-22443-0) Pub date April 1997 Paperback
