Synopsis

The gorgeous final chapter in the critically-acclaimed female-led Arthurian Fantasy Romance trilogyThe first born of Arthur will bring his end. When the high priestess Vyvian du Lac dies, Morgen le Fayacolyte to the priestess, midwife to queens, apprentice to Merlinis left mysteriously bereft of magic. She finds herself transported to the wild, ancient forest of Brocliande, which she must crossand surviveto save Carelon from disaster. And death itself, it seems, is close on her heels. Morgens daughter Llachlyn, her cousin Sir Galahad and their friend, the squire Percival, share a vision of the mysterious graal. MawraArthurs jealous, spiteful queen, with ambitions on the graal of her ownthreatens to send Llachlyn to a nunnery, but with Galahads help she and Percival escape north to her cousin Sir Gawains home. Gawain and Hwyfar, who have spent ten peaceful years away from court in a forbidden marriage, are now swept back into the secrets, lies and politics of Carelon. Merlins darkest prophecy looms, the Council of Nine Morgens secret council of sorceresses is broken, and the battle for Arthurs legacy has just begun

About The Author

Natania Barron is an award-winning fantasy author long preoccupied with mythology, monsters, and magic. Her often historically-inspired novels are filled with lush description and vibrant characters. Publications include her 2011 debut, Pilgrim of the Sky, as well as These Marvelous Beasts, a collection of novellas. In 2020, Barron’s Queen of None was hailed as “a captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthurs golden realm” by Kirkus, and won the Manly Wade Wellman award the following year. Her shorter works have appeared in Weird Tales, EscapePod, and various anthologies, RPG, and game settings. In addition, she’s also known for her ThreadTalks, which dive deep into the unseen, and often forgotten, world of fashion history. Barron lives in North Carolina, USA, with her family and two dogs. When she’s not writing, you can find her wandering the woods, tending her garden, and collecting rocks.

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