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"a lovely retelling of Camelot with heart and vision"
Grail fans will enjoy this new look at a "twice-told tale".
It's less focused on the grandeur of Excalibur's scale, a
more personal look at Arthur, his queen and the man they
both adored. Instead of going with the myth, Breeding looks
beyond the lore and finds humans with frailties, hopes,
fears and the desire for love. In this telling, Gwenhwyfar is the new queen to Arthur,
King of Britain. With reluctance, Gwenhwyfar accepts this new role, soon
adjusts, even welcomes the love of her husband. Trouble
brews when Arthur's most trusted knight, Lancelot captures
her heart. Torn between two lovers, the plot is one we are
very familiar with; the touching, beautifully conceived
interpretation will captivate you and make it all new
again. I look forward to more works from this talented
writer with the magic of Auld.
Reviewed by Deborah Macgillivray
Posted January 26, 2007
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Britain, Sixth Century AD--a time of Pagan magic and Christian piety, a place of mystery, treachery and dark enchantment. Here the legend of Camelot was born, and with it, bold passions and forbidden desire...
Young, lovely, and willful, Gwenhwyfar is chosen by Arthur to be his wife and future queen of Britain--an honor she reluctantly accepts. Soon,however, she canot ignore the awakening passion Briatin's new king ignites. He is a lover who delights her with his touch, yet whose desires are not shared with her alone. Seared by the forbidden kiss of Arthur's most trusted warrior, Lancelot, Gwenhayfar is swept up into a world of unbidden passion, torn by loyalty and love for a husband who betrays her and a man she cannot have. But in a time where good and evil clash, where magic and chivalry reign, love will prove as fiercea weapon as any sword...
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