The Fourth Gwenevere
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2015
Summary
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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848664135 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848664133 |
| Author: | John James, Caitlín Matthews, John Matthews |
| Publisher: | Quercus Publishing |
| Imprint: | Quercus Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 24mm |
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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
The Fourth Gwenevere was 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
John James has crafted a wonderful, different and unfamiliar take on Arthurian legend … a pretty awesome read that comes recommended - The Fictional HangoutA 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 StoriesAbout The Author
John James
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 authority on Celtic wisdom and the ancestral traditions of Britain, while John has produced nearly 100 books on Arthurian legend. They live in Oxford.
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