This saga delves into the legendary origins of Britain during a tumultuous period following King Uthr Pendragon's fall. It chronicles the rise of young Arthur, a chosen leader destined to unite a fractured land and reclaim the kingdom's lost glory. The series masterfully blends historical drama, myth, and the personal struggle for power, love, and justice in a dark age.
Im ersten Buch ihrer Trilogie erzählt Helen Hollick von der Jugend Artus. Nach Uthr Pendragons Niederlage herrscht Chaos in Britannien. Artus, auserwählt, sein Volk zu befreien, strebt an, das verlorene Königreich zurückzuerobern und Guinever zu gewinnen.
Arthur Pendragon is dead, or so it is thought on the battlefields of France. His widow, Gwenhwyfar, left at Caer Cadan with their small daughter, faces overthrow by the powerful council headed by Arthur's uncle. But events in Europe mean that a mightier battle on Arthur's territory is ahead.