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.

Clothar the Frank
First edition (publ. Viking Press)
AuthorJack Whyte
SeriesA Dream of Eagles
GenreHistorical fiction
PublisherPenguin Canada
Publication date
16 December 2003
ISBN0-670-88783-8

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

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  1. ^ Wierseman, Robert. "Clothar the Frank". Quill & Quire. Archived from the original on 26 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ Morris, Claire (February 2005). "The Lance Thrower". Historical Novel Society. No. 31. Retrieved 26 August 2024.