Clothar the Frank is a 2003 historical fiction novel by Canadian writer Jack Whyte.[1] It continues his Arthurian Cycle as told in A Dream of Eagles series of novels (called The Camulod Chronicles outside of Canada). Outside of Canada, the novel is titled The Lance Thrower,[2] and is edited differently from the Canadian version.
 First edition (publ. Viking Press) | |
| Author | Jack Whyte |
|---|---|
| Series | A Dream of Eagles |
| Genre | Historical fiction |
| Publisher | Penguin Canada |
Publication date | 16 December 2003 |
| ISBN | 0-670-88783-8 |
The novel is the first in a two-part continuation after the events in A Dream Of Eagles. The story is narrated by Clothar (Lancelot) and describes his early life in Roman Gaul, his education in Auxerre with Bishop Germanus, his participation in a civil war and his travels to Britain where he meets Caius Merlyn Britaniccus (Merlin) and King Arthur for the first time.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Wierseman, Robert. "Clothar the Frank". Quill & Quire. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Morris, Claire (February 2005). "The Lance Thrower". Historical Novel Society. No. 31. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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