Silver on the Tree

In the gripping conclusion to Susan Cooper's 'The Dark Is Rising' sequence, 'Silver on the Tree' plunges Will Stanton, the last of the Old Ones, into the ultimate confrontation with the malevolent forces of the Dark. Joined by the enigmatic Welsh boy Bran Davies, who carries the bloodline of Pendragon, and the familiar Drew children, Simon, Jane, and Barney, Will embarks on a desperate quest to locate the mythical Crystal Sword – the only weapon capable of vanquishing the encroaching Shadow. As ancient prophecies converge and long-held secrets are unveiled, King Arthur awakens for a final, pivotal role, and the characters face heart-wrenching sacrifices. The fate of the world hangs in the balance as light and darkness clash on the sacred hills of Wales, leading to a poignant, bittersweet end for an era of magic.