At the Crossing Places

In the second installment of Kevin Crossley-Holland's Arthur trilogy, young Arthur de Caldicot thrives as a squire to Lord Stephen of Holt Castle, yet he grapples with personal challenges and desires. As he seeks to escape the shadow of his unfeeling father, he yearns to reunite with his birth mother, pursue a relationship with the beautiful Winnie, and navigate his friendship with Gatty. Blending Arthurian legend with the realities of medieval life, this captivating tale explores the complexities of heroism and coming of age.