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Growing up an orphan in an isolated cottage in the woods with Trevisant the Hermit, young Terence never expected much adventure in his life. But one evening a stranger named Gawain shows up and Terence's life takes an odd turn. Gawain--who defeats his first knight armed only with an empty stewpot--is destined to become one of the most famous knights of King Arthur's Round Table. Trevesant, who can read the future, sends Terence off with Gawain to King Arthur's court to be his squire. In no time Terence is plunged into the exciting worlds of kings, wizards, knights, wars, magic spells, damsels in distress, and enchanters. Soon out on a quest with Gawain, Terence embarks on a quest of his own--to solve the mystery of his parentage. Their journey brings them into another realm where they encounter a helpful sprite named Robin, a castle in the mist, and an evil enchantress intent on destroying King Arthur. There Terence learns the secret of his past and discovers a challenge that only he can face. In the Squire's Tale, Gerald Morris brings King Arthur's world to life as no author has done it before. Filled with rapier sharp wit, jousting jocularity, and chuckleheaded knights, King Arthur's Court and the Chivalric Code will never be the same.
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