Camelot's Queen - (Guinevere's Tale) by Nicole Evelina (Paperback)

About the Book

This highly anticipated sequel to Daughter of Destiny proves there is much more to Guinevere's story than her marriage and an affair. See the legend you think you know through her eyes and live the adventure of Camelot's golden days yourself - but be prepared to suffer its downfall as well.

Book Synopsis

History remembers Guinevere's sin, but it was Arthur who transgressed first.

Forced into a marriage she neither anticipated nor desired, Guinevere finds herself High Queen, ruling and fighting alongside Arthur as they try to subdue the Saxons, Irish and Picts who threaten Britain from every direction. Though her heart still longs for her lost love, Guinevere slowly grows to care for her husband as they join together to defeat their enemies.

Meanwhile, within the walls of Camelot their closest allies plot against them. One schemes to make Guinevere his own, another seeks revenge for past transgressions, while a third fixes her eyes on the throne. When the unthinkable happens and Guinevere is feared dead, Arthur installs a new woman in her place, one who will poison his affections toward her, threatening Guinevere's fragile sanity and eventually driving her into the arms of her champion.

Amid this tension a new challenge arises for the king and queen of Camelot: finding the Holy Grail, a sacred relic that promises lasting unity. But peace, as they will soon learn, can be just as dangerous as war. As the court begins to turn on itself, it becomes clear that the quest that was to be Arthur's lasting legacy may end in the burning fires of condemnation.

This highly anticipated sequel to Daughter of Destiny proves there is much more to Guinevere's story than her marriage and an affair. See the legend you think you know through her eyes and live the adventure of Camelot's golden days yourself - but be prepared to suffer its downfall as well.

Review Quotes

Awards:

• Fiction Book of the Year, Author's Circle
• Best Second Book, Next Generation Indie Book Awards
• Gold Medal, Next Generation Indie Book Awards (fantasy)
• Winner, Ozma Awards for Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fantasy Category
• Finalist, Midwest Book Awards (fantasy)
• Short-list - Forward Indies Book of the Year - Fantasy
• Short-list - Wishing Shelf Independent Book Awards
• Long-list - RONE Awards (historical: ancient-16th century)

"What a refreshing twist to a historical fiction nearly as old as time...Author Nicole Evelina not only spins a refreshing new thread told from Guinevere's POV, she weaves an entire tapestry rich in color, depth, and scope...With larger than life characters, a gamut of emotions, mystical forces and hate-worthy villains this is historical fantasy at its finest!" - InD'Tale Magazine (4.5 star, Crowned-heart review)

"An enthralling saga." - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

"Evelina writes [the court intrigues] with terrific energy and page after page of vivid dialogue. She very adroitly exploits the known quantities of the core Arthurian story; readers know to expect the division of Guinevere's affections, and the sensitive emotional variations Evelina works into the story are expertly done. This is a fine, gripping series." - Historical Novel Society

"Captivating. I couldn't put it down. Guinevere's story for a new generation." - Bookalicious

"In Queen of Camelot, Guinevere steps forth as a woman of strength and passion. A woman to admire - and to love!" - Anna Belfrage, author of The Graham Saga

"The book is full of high political intrigue and lots of action as the reader easily becomes immersed in the life of the medieval court of King Arthur. A thrilling addition to the chronicles of Arthur's fated Guinevere." - Readers' Favorite (5-Star review)