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"Sensitive and stately...a moving conclusion to Woolley's Queen Guinevere trilogy." Sacramento Bee Surrounded by traitors, trapped by destiny, Britain's spirited Queen Guinevere sees that the greatest dangers to Arthur's crown may lie within the walls of Camelot. An undeniable spark ignites between Guinevere and Lancelot, but a powerful enemy puts the Queen's loyalty to the ultimate test. As the heroes of the Round Table undertake the Quest for the Holy Grail, Guinevere's heartbreaking show more honesty, courage, and integrity will be challenged by those she loves most. Praise for Persia Woolley's Guinevere Trilogy: "Original...rich and sweet." New York Times "Vivid...dramatic...once again we are captivated by the magic of the legend that has long fed our appetite for pageantry and romantic adventure." Washington Post "Told from the viewpoint of Arthur's queen, Guinevere ...an absorbing portrait of the Arthurian age." San Francisco Chronicle "An engrossing and satisfying addition to the canon." Publishers Weekly " show lessTags
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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.
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 show more 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. show less
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 show more 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. show less
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- Canonical title
- The Legend in Autumn
- Original title
- The Legend in Autumn
- Original publication date
- 1991
- People/Characters
- Guinevere; King Arthur (Arthur Pendragon); Lancelot du Lac; Prince Mordred; Queen Morgause; Morgan Le Fey (Queen) (show all 82); Kay (as Cei); Bedivere; Gawain; Gaheris; Agravain; Gareth; King Urien; Prince Uwain; Ector de Maris; Bors; Lionel; Belliance; Melias; Lavaine; Kanahins; Nerovens; Urr; Pellinore; Lamorak; Perceval; amide; Accolon de Gaul; King Agricola; Vortipor; Bagdemagus; Duke Cador; Constatntine; Colgrevance; Dinadin; Florence; King Geraint; Gingalin; Griflet; Ironside; Lovel; Lucan; Palomides; Pelleas; Petroc; King Pellam; Elaine; Galahad; King Mark; Queen Isolde; Tristan; Brigit; Brisane; Queen Enid; Lynette; Vinnie; Emperor Anastasius; King Clovis; King Theodoric the Great; Mr Badger; Mrs Badger; Bercilak; Cathbad; Cerdic; Cynric; Gagonet; Frieda; Gildas; The Green Man; Gwyn of Neath; Gwynlliw; Prince Illtud; Kimmins; King Maelgwyn; Merlin; Nimue; Ragnell; Riderich; Taliesin; King Wehha the Swede; Wuffa; Yder
- Important places
- England, UK; Wales, UK
- Dedication
- To the children and family who understood that a deadline sometimes cut Christmas down to a phone call rather than a visit.
To my fatehr,
William C Higman;
and to my high school teacher
John Chaney - First words
- I, Guinevere, High Queen of Britain and wife to King Arthur, sat in the shadows of the stone cell and stared into the brazier.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Yes, it was magnificent, and no, it was never easy....yet, still in all...I'd dot it all over again, tomorrow.
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- Fiction and Literature, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fantasy
- DDC/MDS
- 813.54 — Literature & rhetoric American literature in English American fiction in English 1900-1999 1945-1999
- LCC
- PS3573 .O68 .G85 — Language and Literature American literature American literature Individual authors 1961-
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- Dutch, English, German
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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