by Paul Green
Bors snorted. "Indeed. So secret, you refuse to even give me your name."
"You do this for good reason."
Bors nodded. "Somewhere inside, there is still a good man. Perhaps you can find him."
"It may take time. I cannot promise, but I shall do my utmost to find the Uther you once knew."
"How shall I learn of his progress?"
"The raven shall find you."
"Goodbye, woman. Watch over him. He was once my friend."
"With my life."
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Just as Bors mounted his horse, he suddenly heard weeping coming from within the medicine woman's hut. Fearing Uther had died, Bors quickly dismounted and burst in through the front door.
Bors was stunned to see Uther was awake. And there were tears in Uther's eyes, as he looked up at the medicine woman. Uther then slowly and shakily attempted to raise his scarred hand towards the medicine woman. And tearfully, the woman took his hand and placed his scarred palm against the side of her face.
"Woman! Who are you!? I must know your name!"
With tears streaming down her face, the woman looked up at Bors. "My name ... is Regan."
Notes to the reader ...
My only regret in writing this prequel - after writing CAMELOT: The Beginning, is that I didn't really know the character Luella very well. I had only made a brief reference to her as the deaf Royal Gardener, when Guinevere first visited the castle and was officially introduced to Morgan. The line from the book reads: "Morgan had still not spoken since her first 'hello'; though she did smile once when they came across the Royal Gardener; an older deaf woman, who immediately ran and gave Morgan a hug when she saw them approaching." It's implied that they had some sort of special connection, and I had her pegged as being the nursemaiden who had once watched over Morgan, but that was all I knew about her at the time. Henceforth. I plan to do a very slight minor update to CAMELOT soon, where I will at the very least mention her by name and add her in as being in attendance at a couple of events special to Morgan.
As for the two sisters of Morgan, Elaine and Morgause? We will be getting delving into their story in Book Three: SORCERESS. Now to set your minds at ease, yes, that really was Regan at the end, and not Morgause in disguise; as some may have surmised. And there is definitely more to Uther and Igraine's story to come, I assure you. But that too, really won't come into play again until Book Three.
As for our next story, Book Two: CHAMPION, you should know about one book in particular from my other series, Second Chance. I highly recommended you grab a copy of Second Chance Book 3: PROPHET. That is because PROPHET is a crossover book with a major portion of the story involving a visit to Camelot, shortly following the events of Gwen and Arthur's wedding. More importantly, it sets the stage for what will take place in Camelot Book 2: CHAMPION. As an added bonus you will also get to learn more about Elias and Shira's background and is the first introduction to Kemuel's character.
There is a brief synopsis of Books 1 & 2 at the beginning; should you decide you have no other interest in the Second Chance series. Of course, even better would be to read the entire trilogy. Or even the whole series! :)
But things are about to change in Camelot with the coming of the new CHAMPION. We will be getting more into Lancelot's story and we'll be getting to know more of the Knights of the Round Table and even a certain 'sword' in a certain 'stone'. Some very interesting times ahead, to be sure.
Until next time,
Paul
www.SecondChanceNovels.com
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The Black Knight. Lancelot. The Sword in the Stone. Plus a new Champion is in town; her name is George. And Camelot will never be the same.
Summer 2012 . . .
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Introducing Morgause - the evil sister of Morgan la Fay.
Fall 2012 . . .
Tales From Camelot Series
Introduction to Camelot
CAMELOT: The Beginning
Part One (2012)
Book 1: PENDRAGON
Book 2: CHAMPION
Book 3: SORCERESS
Part Two (2013)
Book 4: CURSED
Book 5: LADY
Book 6: WARLORD
Part Three (2014)
Book 7: LEGEND
Book 8: MIRROR
Book 9: QUEST
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About the Author . . .
Paul Green is a freelance writer, author, and has been an independent computer consultant for more than 30 years.
After having spent a lifetime imagining wondrous and fantastical stories and adventures, he has finally found the time to begin creating the wonderful worlds from his imaginings.
"Why didn't I start writing sooner? Though strongly and repeatedly advised by my college professors, I was too insecure to think I could actually make a living writing stories. I mean, what kind of ridiculous pipedream is that? Now having completed my first trilogy and seeing the wonderful and unexpected response, I have begun to regret that decision. (sigh) Looks like I have a lot of lost time to make up for. Hmmm ... if only I had a Second Chance ..."
Paul is 53 years old and lives with his wife and son in Southern California.