Sword at Sunset
Rosemary Sutcliff's Sword at Sunset (1963) is a historical fantasy novel. The story is set in Great Britain, in To 1066. It features Arthur King. Key subjects include knights and knighthood, kings and rulers, adaptations and britons.
13 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 18 editions across 3 languages.
At about 480 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.
Quick answers
Who wrote Sword at Sunset?
Sword at Sunset was written by Rosemary Sutcliff and first published in 1963.
What genre is Sword at Sunset?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy.
How long is Sword at Sunset?
The median edition has 480 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Sword at Sunset?
Readers who like it often enjoy Arthur, The Winter King and Enemy of God.
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