Rooted in Celtic folklore, medieval ideals of chivalry, and the last gallant struggles of the British against the Saxon invaders, the legends of King Arthur and his knights have been told in song and story since the Middle Ages.

          Rosemary Sutcliff, with her unique feel for Dark Age Britain, conveys all the mystique and mystery of the golden age of Camelot in her entrancing trilogy, retelling with poetry and magic the ancient tales of great deeds.

          The best and noblest of Arthur`s knights lost in pursuit of the Grail, the shining days of Camelot draw to their tragic close – and Arthur`s son and doom Mordred leads him to the last desperate battle against the coming of future darkness.