cover image The Quest for Merlin

The Quest for Merlin

Nikolai Tolstoy. Back Bay Books, $16.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-316-85080-3

With evidence from archeology, ancient texts and linguistics, Tolstoy, an Arthurian scholar, argues that Merlin did exist, although not as a contemporary of King Arthur. PW found that even readers with no particular interest in the subject ""will not regret'' reading this book. (September)