Description
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Isolde, Queen of Cornwall, is on the run.
She didn't mean to drink a love potion with the king's nephew, but that little accident has made her scandalously famous. Luckily, she and Tristan find refuge in Camelot, the legendary court of King Arthur. This ought to be her happy ending.
Only it isn't. She discovers that Camelot is full of chivalrous knights who aren't sure how to speak to a woman, and while it houses the greatest wizard of all time, he might just be responsible for crimes against humanity. And one more thing, the love potion has worn off...
Now Isolde will have to work out what sort of life a woman can carve out for herself when the songs about her have already been written.
A tale of battered reputations, Isolde introduces an unforgettable heroine finding her way through myth, love and a world of magic.
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Readers and authors LOVE Isolde:
'Funny, fresh and full of heart, even when it's breaking yours' Cari Thomas
'Devoured in one evening... utterly captivating jewel of a book' *****
'Effortlessly balances humour with heartbreak for a truly unforgettable story' Naomi Kelsey
'Wanted more... I was hooked' *****
'A love story that's hilarious and touching surrounded by an adventure that will make you rethink everything you think you know about Arthur, Guinevere and Camelot. A literary voice that is utterly unique and delightfully refreshing' Ian Doescher
'Takes two of literature's most legendary love stories - Tristan and Isolde, Guinevere and Lancelot - and weaves them together with wit and with clever, sparkling dialogue, mining the depths of love and longing with a lightness of touch' Rachel Hochhauser
'Fascinating retelling... imaginative and beautifully written' ****
'Phoenicia Rogerson triumphs again, bringing wit, warmth, and a brilliantly modern sensibility to Arthurian legend. Her research, as ever, is on point - Isolde is brimming with chivalry and romance' Kate Pangonis
'Outstanding poetic story full of forbidden love and deceit' ****
'With trademark humour and heart, readers are sure to fall for this tale of false love made true, not to mention intrigue, chivalry, and a chair that kills people. A truly beautiful modern rendition of an ancient tale' Luna McNamara
'Fresh and compelling retelling... intelligent and beautifully written historical fantasy' ****
'Laced with the quick humour we've come to expect, she sweeps up you right into the Arthurian world but keeps it feeling fresh. A completely captivating read' Lizzy Tiffin
'Highly entertaining, witty, and fiercely feminist Arthurian retelling in Isolde' **** reader review
'Brimming with chivalry and romance' Katherine Pangonis
An epic and witty love story from the award-winning author of Aphrodite new for 2026
About the Author
Phoenicia Rogerson has no discernible sense of direction so it's only natural that she'd get lost in books. When she's not reading, writing, or spinning in circles, she can be found knitting copious amounts of socks and throwing herself in freezing water. Originally from Cornwall, she now finds herself in London, where she's aiming for the highest possible bookshelf-to-floor space ratio. She is a winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 2024 for her debut, Herc.
Reviews
'Effortlessly balances humour with heartbreak for a truly unforgettable story' Naomi Kelsey, author of Pale Mistress
'A love story that's hilarious and touching surrounded by an adventure that will make you rethink everything you think you know about Arthur, Guinevere and Camelot. A literary voice that is utterly unique and delightfully refreshing' Ian Doescher, author of the William Shakespeare's Star Wars series
'Takes two of literature's most legendary love stories - Tristan and Isolde, Guinevere and Lancelot - and weaves them together with wit and with clever, sparkling dialogue, mining the depths of love and longing with a lightness of touch' Rachel Hochhauser, New York Times bestselling author of Lady Tremaine
'With trademark humor and heart, Phoenicia brings the Arthurian mythos to life. Readers are sure to fall for this tale of false love made true, not to mention intrigue, chivaly, and a chair that kills people. A truly beautiful modern rendition of an ancient tale' Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros
'Laced with the quick humour we've come to expect, she sweeps up you right into the Arthurian world but keeps it feeling fresh. A completely captivating read' Lizzy Tiffin, author of Heroes or Zeroes?
'Hugely entertaining. Inventive, clever, funny and ultimately very moving' Meg Clothier, author of In the Shadow of the Solstice
'Isolde extends a chivalrous hand and then pulls you under... into a courtly world of shimmering magic and murky depths, where we're thrown into the turbulent waters of Isolde and Tristan's "love story". Funny, fresh and full of heart, even when it's breaking yours' Cari Thomas, author of Threadneedle
'Phoenicia Rogerson triumphs again, bringing wit, warmth, and a brilliantly modern sensibility to Arthurian legend. Her research, as ever, is on point - Isolde is brimming with chivalry and romance' Katherine Pangonis, A History of France in 21 Women
Book Information
ISBN 9780008778330
Author Phoenicia Rogerson
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint HQ
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 153mm * 21mm
