In the second title in the Arthur trilogy , Arthur de Caldicot is set to accompany Lord Stephen de Holt on the Fourth Crusade. But first he must find a warhorse, be fitted with a suit of armour and learn the art of serving as a squire. The complex situations he encounters on the way include a murder, rescuing the vivacious Winnie de Verdon from death, meeting his blood-father, the ferocious Sir William de Gortanore, and his search for his true mother.

These exciting and bewildering events in Arthur's own life are reflected in his magical seeing stone, where he sees and steps into stories revolving around his namesake, the young King Arthur, and the days of great glory of Camelot.

' Samuel West's... controlled and appealing characterisation is hugely successful, simple and dazzling ' — Time Out

' A multi-layered story superbly read by Samuel West ' — Daily Express

Samuel West has appeared in films ranging from Carrington to Notting Hill , done much television work, such as Persuasion and C. S. Lewis's Prince Caspian , and performed on stage with the Royal National Theatre and at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Radio work includes The Merchant of Venice, Poetry Please , and Richard II (as Richard) for the BBC. He has also recorded many audio books.