Description
From the author of Votan - 'Probably the best book ever done about the Norse,' says Neil Gaiman - comes a gripping new retelling in the Arthurian cycle by a masterful storyteller.
Gwenevere, Arthur's Saxon wife, is a problem. As the dynastic cement between the British and the Saxons, her marriage to Arthur will result in a child that will unite both sides. At least, that would have been the plan, had the Great Duke Arthur not died (accidentally and not at all heroically) and left the petty kings of Britain to squabble over his title.
Only Morvran, Arthur's chief fixer, has the wit to see that the Fourth Gwenevere is the key to maintaining a crumbling peace. But when she is abducted, it seems that all hopes might disappear with her.
For, in a world where swords and horses have names of honour, where poets speak as oracles of a shifting truth and the raiding of Saxon warriors is set to ruin Britain, perhaps it's only the Fourth Gwenevere herself who has the real solution?
This edition contains bonus material!
About the Author
David John James was born in Aberavon, Wales, studied philosophy at St David's University College, Lampeter, and also held an MA in psychology from Cambridge. In addition to writing historical novels he also worked for the Ministry of Defence and as a teacher. He is buried at Strata Florida Abbey in Wales.
Caitlin and John Matthews are the co-authors of the Encyclopedia of Celtic Wisdom and Encyclopedia of Celtic Myth and Legend. Caitlin is acknowledged as a world authoritiy on Celtic wisdom and the ancestral traditions of Britain, while John has produced nearly 100 books on Arthurian legend. They live in Oxford.
Reviews
A wonderful, different and unfamiliar take on Arthurian legend . . . a pretty awesome read that comes recommended. * FICTIONAL HANGOUT *
The greatest historical novelist of my time
* BYRON ROGERS, winner of the James Tait Black Memorial Prize *Crackles with atmosphere and splendidly imaginative writing * GUARDIAN on Not for All the Gold in Ireland *
Probably the best book ever done about the Norse * NEIL GAIMAN on Votan *
A novel of stark imaginative fire * THE OBSERVER on Men went to Cattreath *
An imagination as rich as it is vivid * THE TIMES on Votan *
A first-rate historical novelist
* OXFORD TIMES *Rich and fascinating and intense
* WESTERN MAIL on Men went to Cattreath *Mr James writes with immense gusto * DAILY TELEGRAPH on Votan *
Full of exuberance and colourful fantasy * MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS on Not for All the Gold in Ireland *
A lovely book. Its story is suitably adventurous and exciting and for anyone with the slightest interest in the Matter of Britain this entertaining tale is recommended reading * A FANTASTICAL LIBRARIAN *
A gripping tale of treachery, bloodshed, and plague . . . Morvran is like a fantasy equivalent of Breq, the starship narrator of Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice (this year's Hugo Award winner). Readers who enjoyed puzzling their way through that tale of slaughter will find much to enjoy here * AMAZING STORIES *
Book Information
ISBN 9781848664135
Author John James
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Jo Fletcher Books
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 220g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 130mm * 24mm
