Book 2 of Kevin Crossly-Holland's award-winning Arthur trilogy, At the Crossing Places continues the story of two Arthurs- Arthur de Caldicot of the 13th century, and legendary King Arthur of the 6th. Like book 1, the former sees the story of the latter unfold in his seeing stone.
If you liked the first book, you'll like this one. All the qualities of the first are found in the second- wisdom, adventure, romance, suspense, all of which are done tastefully. We see de Caldicot coming of age and struggling with who he is as he becomes a squire and prepares for Crusade, and at the same time we witness the golden age of King Arthur's Camelot. Many of the characters are as "beautiful and horrid as we all are" (I love that description- so apt). Another winning effort.
Rating: A
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