Jack Whyte

Uther is Merlyn's shadow, his boyhood companion and closest friend, and the man who would sire the King of the Britons. From the trials of boyhood to adult responsibility, this portrait follows Uther through fate and tragedy, and tells how he fell in love with the one woman he must not have.

It is time for the sorcerer to fulfil his promise to present the battle-proven Arthur as Riothamus, High King of Britain. When Arthur miraculously withdraws the sword of kingship from the stone in which it is set, he proves himself the true and deserving king.