THE best retelling of the Arthurian legend with a close second to Mary Stewart's Merlin trilogy. I have read countless versions of the story of King Arthur but Bradley's is by far my favorite. Told from the women's perspective (Morgaine, Igraine etc..) it really shed a different and unique light on the well-known tale. I remember reading it about 15 years ago and being surprised because it looked initially to me like a romance novel. I was pushed to read it by a number of people and finally broke down. I'm glad that I did because Bradley's writing is crisp, vivid, and her depictions of the military battles were on a par with the best historians and novelists who have covered this subject. Please don't judge this book by the dainty cover, this is a tremendous book that ranks among my favorites. If you are looking for a great read that doesn't make you feel like you wasted your money and you are a fan of anything Arthurian, pick this up and read it today. It won't disappoint you.