Guinevere: The Legend in Autumn (original 1991; edition 1991)

The third book of the trilogy is just as compelling as the other two. I'm surprised now that I was so ambivalent about the first book, considering how wholly it won me over. I like what Persia Woolley did with all the disparate threads of the Arthurian mythos, weaving them together ably -- the grail quest, in particular, was quite nicely resolved: instead of picking a side and choosing one religion over another, she represented a lot of possible interpretations in one. I liked what she did with Gawain and his son, too, and the story of the Green Knight.

I think I found this less compelling than the second book, because I ached for Guinevere and Lancelot to continue the kind of relationship they already had, and instead they withdrew into a rural idyll, and tried to forget about what the kingdom needed. It didn't ring quite true, somehow.

Anyway, it's a lovely trilogy and absolutely the closest thing to a positive portrayal of Guinevere I've come across. It's a celebration of life and different kinds of love -- it only falls down, for me, in how bitter and broken Morgan and Morgause are. ( )

GUINEVERE,THE LEGEND IN AUTUMN(THE GUINEVERE TRILOGY)by Persia Woolley is a historical fiction set during King Arthur's Round Table(Arthurian age..Book 3 in "The Guinevere Trilogy",but can be read as a stand alone. See "Child of the Nortern Spring" and "Queen of the Summer Stars". This is a wonderful conclusion to Queen Guinevere's Trilogy. It is surrounded with traitors,destiny,fate,danger,pageantry,romantic adventure,enemy,
betrayal,courage,integrity,love and a Quest for the Holy Grail. With characters like Queen Guinevere,Lancelot,King Arthur,and the heroes of the Round Table and a few others. This is an engaging,engrossing and very satisfying tale told from Queen Guinevere's viewpoint. It is told in a vivid and captivating story of the magic of the legend of King Arthur and his Round Table,and is full of romantic adventure. A wonderful conclusion to Guinevere's story and that of Lancelot and King Arthur.A must read for any historical fiction,romance, Arthurian age,and history readers.Received for review from the publisher. Details can be found at Sourcebooks Landmark,an imprint of Sourcebooks,Inc.and My Book Addiction Reviews. ( )

I've been waiting to read this book for a very long time and was so pleased to finally find out how the trilogy ends. It was worth waiting for, it was as well written and researched as the first two books. The characters were as well-rounded as ever; my only complaint would be the quantity of them and the similar names can make it tricky keeping track of who is who. A great way to end the trilogy. ( )