Rarely does serious, scholarly, peer-reviewed research into the life of a historic person uncover a factual story like this, as intriguing as modern mystery-adventure 6ction. For centuries, readers have been enthralled by the tales of the doomed Round Table, the mythical King Arthur, Guinevere, his queen, and Lancelot, his greatest knight. A great mystery surrounds the author of this timeless work, however. Undeniable evidence indicates that his true identity has been mistaken for hundreds of years. You will learn more about the mysterious author and the secret reason why he didn't seek any attention for himself. You will marvel at the astonishing discovery of an older version of his masterpiece - the greatest fifteenth-century literary work in English - and the shocking place where its source lay hidden tor seven hundred years. While it is certain that a Sir Thomas Malory was the author, more than one man with that name lived during that period. Dr. Cecelia Linton separates the fact from the fiction surrounding this enigma. She reveals answers to such questions as: Who helped inspire the quest for the Holy Grail? Did the real author actually spend ten years in prison? What do clues such as his dialect tell us about the author's identity? Do the author's characters and plot reflect his beliefs and lifestyle? Through Dr. Linton's exhaustive research, you will learn fascinating facts about Malory's family and their society; see actual documentation of the man who claimed authorship of Le Morte Darthur, along with pictures relating to his life; find out the astonishing connection between King Arthur and the Cistercians; and come to appreciate monasticism as never before. Above all, you will see the faith shine through Malory's tales as he highlights the sacred brotherhood and the calling of the healers and intrepid warriors of the Order of Knights Hospitallers.
