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The story is that of Arthur's struggle to lead the Britons, both Celtic and Roman, against the invading Saxons.
It is the story of the warrior brotherhood known as his 'Companions' as they battle to preserve the light of the dregs of Roman civilization in Britain against the darkness of the barbarians who would destroy it.
The battles are realistic and the reader practically feels the blood, sweat, fear and courage of the fighting men.
It is also a story of love, loyalty, betrayal and a horrible unspeakable sin, the consequenses of which could destroy all that Arthur holds dear.
The story includes realistic events that would seem to explain an archeological mystery of the era and other events that give rise to important elements of the medieval legend.
MS Sutcliff takes us through Arthur's challenges as he strives to mount his men on the horses of his dreams, which he believes are the key to victory against the foot-bound Saxons.
We follow him as he meets and befriends the men who will be his sword brothers as well as his meeting with the lady he grows to love, Guenhemara.
We see Arthur confront a ghost from his past whom he knows will try to destroy him and whom his own honor will not allow him to destory in turn.
As a soldier and historian I had always wanted to write a historical novel of the Arthur behind the legend.
I would have no Camelot, no round table, no magic or knights in shining armor.
It would be a story o!f a Dark Age warrior fighting a desperate battle to hold back the night. To my small dismay and my great enjoyment I found that the master story teller who woke my passion for history had already done so.
I have read both Mary Stewart's and Jack Whyte's books on the Arthur behind the legend and I have enjoyed them and highly recommend them.
Because of it's realism, the historical and military research so obviously put into it and the 'historical feel' of the story, I enjoyed Sword At Sunset even better.
There can be very few school boys of the 1950's who had not read and enjoyed the historical novels of Rosemary Sutcliff. Read more
Since the 1960's when this was written the thinking behind the Dark Ages has changed considerably. Read more
Arthur,as portrayed here is the ultimate tragic hero. Read more
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