"Though destined to achieve distinction as the pious mother of Constantine, the young woman once called Eilen or Helena first served as a priestess of the old deities on her native island of Briton. Returning to the alternate version of Arthurian legend created in her best-selling Mists of Avalon, Bradley creates a powerful tale of magic and faith that enlarges upon pagan and Christian traditions to express a deeper truth. Though Bradley died before she finished the novel, veteran fantasy author Paxson brings to completion this last work of a master of the genre. For most fantasy collections."
From Library Journal

Having loved the Mists of Avalon series, I was really curious about this book. But it was a bit of a disappointment. The story is interesting, but it seems to drag for a bit too long. Still, it was a pleasant read.