Mary Stewart's Arthurian Saga bundle (Kindle) $9.99

arcadata · 01-30-2011, 11:49 PM

I've always wanted to have ebook versions of Mary Stewart's Athurian Saga, and I just found out that it's available for the Kindle for $9.99 as a bundle 'Legacy (Book 1)'

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Product Description:

It took over ten years to produce. It has reached millions of readers. Now, the mysterious sorcerer of Arthurian Mythology, has found new life. The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, The Last Enchantment and The Wicked Day now stand united in Book one of the Legacy series -- the finest work of Mary Stewart's distinguished career.

In all of literature there has never been a more compelling look into this mysterious figure. Merlin, is most known as the keeper of King Arthur. In this Legacy series, we discover the true history of one of the most enigmatic figures in history. We'll follow Merlin as he discover the secrets to the mystical arts and becomes the biggest name in folklore.

Just FYI to the other Mary Stewart fans here

(P.S. There's no TOC, but if you check the reviews on Amazon, Northward listed the location numbers for each book in the bundle)

dmspen · 01-31-2011, 10:21 AM

I read these in paperback years ago. They are one of the best renditions of the Arthurian Saga I've read. Very Highly recommended.

bgalbrecht · 01-31-2011, 10:33 AM

Is this Mobi or Topaz format?

libellus · 01-31-2011, 02:52 PM

I've seen this in the Kindle store off and on... and right now it's saying it's not currently available. I'll have to keep checking back because I, too, loved this series.

Piper_ · 01-31-2011, 03:06 PM

Thanks, arc!

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This title is not available for customers from:
United States

Feels like

I was so excited! lol Definitely going to keep an eye on it though.

It says, Publisher: Createspace (March 29, 2010)
Is that sort odd for a geo-restricted book?

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Originally Posted by bgalbrecht

Is this Mobi or Topaz format?

It gives a filesize, and that's supposed to be the clue that it's not topaz.

DixieGal · 01-31-2011, 03:29 PM

What a great series!

Piper_ · 01-31-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by libellus

I've seen this in the Kindle store off and on... and right now it's saying it's not currently available. I'll have to keep checking back because I, too, loved this series.

OK, just being available on and off makes more sense. I just looked, and it's not available at Amazon UK, either.

So it looks like it's not really geo-restricted, just pulled, for some reason. Maybe they're creating a TOC.

ATDrake · 01-31-2011, 06:45 PM

Maybe it's not a legit copy.

Why would a big-name long-established print author like Mary Stewart be publishing through CreateSpace, which is Amazon's self-publishing print-on-demand thing? Especially when none of her other books are available for Kindle or any other reader?

melanti · 01-31-2011, 07:37 PM

I'm suspicious of any books by Mary Stewart that I ever see in the Kindle Store, especially when they are published by "CreateSpace." For some reason, I've seen more pirated versions of her books for sale on Amazon than any other author or series.

A couple of them have been obviously pirated copies that I reported to Amazon.
And by "obviously pirated" I mean they'll have titles like "The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart" with a listed author of someone completely different. That particular book had dozens of reviewers who didn't seem to have a problem with it. It's amazing what people will buy sometimes.

It would be nice if she/her publisher would release official, legal versions for everyone to buy.

arcadata · 01-31-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by melanti

It would be nice if she/her publisher would release official, legal versions for everyone to buy.

Darn, I didn't check the publisher for the bundle. Thought it was legit

JSWolf · 01-31-2011, 08:22 PM

There are no legit eBooks by Mary Stewart. So these are bogus and of very questionable quality.

Piper_ · 01-31-2011, 08:28 PM

Isn't it odd that this particular bundle has reviews going back to March of last year (assuming it's an infringement)? I know it's been up and down, but it seems Amazon would have taken it down permanently and zeroed the ASIN.

Maybe the author is trying to put it up, and the publisher is fighting her over it.

/imagination wild with curiosity

AndrewH · 01-31-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

There are no legit eBooks by Mary Stewart.

Who does she think she is, J. K. Rowling?

NightBird · 02-05-2011, 04:48 PM

Another listing now available at the same price:

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 2232 KB
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services

http://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Book-1-...-2&tag=okbo-20

The other version is still listed with no price.

koland · 02-05-2011, 05:24 PM

only review of new version is verbatim same as one of few reviews now missing version. Only other two reviews she wrote: one for another illegal Kindle edition from Mary Stewart (now so missing, it's image is gone) and one other kindle edition book, now also missing from the store: Price of Pleasure by JoAnna Wylde

Safe to say, it's the person dropping these illegal editions into the store, I'm sure.

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01-31-2011, 10:21 AM	#2
dmspen Enthusiast Posts: 36 Karma: 776 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: Kindle 3	I read these in paperback years ago. They are one of the best renditions of the Arthurian Saga I've read. Very Highly recommended.

01-31-2011, 10:33 AM	#3
bgalbrecht Wizard Posts: 1,806 Karma: 13399999 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US Device: Nook Simple Touch, Kobo Glo HD, Kobo Clara HD, Kindle 4	Is this Mobi or Topaz format?

01-31-2011, 02:52 PM	#4
libellus Member Posts: 16 Karma: 8896 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles / New York Device: iPad mini, former Kindle user	I've seen this in the Kindle store off and on... and right now it's saying it's not currently available. I'll have to keep checking back because I, too, loved this series.

01-31-2011, 03:29 PM	#6
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	What a great series!

01-31-2011, 06:45 PM	#8
ATDrake Wizzard Posts: 11,517 Karma: 33048258 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Roundworld Device: Kindle 2 International, Sony PRS-T1, BlackBerry PlayBook, Acer Iconia	Maybe it's not a legit copy. Why would a big-name long-established print author like Mary Stewart be publishing through CreateSpace, which is Amazon's self-publishing print-on-demand thing? Especially when none of her other books are available for Kindle or any other reader?

01-31-2011, 07:37 PM	#9
melanti Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 19832 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Kindle 2	I'm suspicious of any books by Mary Stewart that I ever see in the Kindle Store, especially when they are published by "CreateSpace." For some reason, I've seen more pirated versions of her books for sale on Amazon than any other author or series. A couple of them have been obviously pirated copies that I reported to Amazon. And by "obviously pirated" I mean they'll have titles like "The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart" with a listed author of someone completely different. That particular book had dozens of reviewers who didn't seem to have a problem with it. It's amazing what people will buy sometimes. It would be nice if she/her publisher would release official, legal versions for everyone to buy.

01-31-2011, 08:22 PM	#11
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,037 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	There are no legit eBooks by Mary Stewart. So these are bogus and of very questionable quality.

01-31-2011, 08:28 PM	#12
Piper_ ~~~~~ Posts: 761 Karma: 1278391 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Device: Kindle 3, Sony 350	Isn't it odd that this particular bundle has reviews going back to March of last year (assuming it's an infringement)? I know it's been up and down, but it seems Amazon would have taken it down permanently and zeroed the ASIN. Maybe the author is trying to put it up, and the publisher is fighting her over it. /imagination wild with curiosity

02-05-2011, 05:24 PM	#15
koland Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 8033155 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TN, USA Device: kindle(all), nook, nookcolor, Sony, Kobo, epic, iphone, iPad, pc	only review of new version is verbatim same as one of few reviews now missing version. Only other two reviews she wrote: one for another illegal Kindle edition from Mary Stewart (now so missing, it's image is gone) and one other kindle edition book, now also missing from the store: Price of Pleasure by JoAnna Wylde Safe to say, it's the person dropping these illegal editions into the store, I'm sure.

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