Queen of Mercy - (The Queens of Fate Trilogy) by Natania Barron (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

The gorgeous final chapter in the critically-acclaimed female-led Arthurian Fantasy Romance trilogy

"The first born of Arthur will bring his end."

When the high priestess Vyvian du Lac dies, Morgen le Fay--acolyte to the priestess, midwife to queens, apprentice to Merlin--is left mysteriously bereft of magic. She finds herself transported to the wild, ancient forest of Brocéliande, which she must cross--and survive--to save Carelon from disaster. And death itself, it seems, is close on her heels.

Morgen's daughter Llachlyn, her cousin Sir Galahad and their friend, the squire Percival, share a vision of the mysterious graal. Mawra--Arthur's jealous, spiteful queen, with ambitions on the graal of her own--threatens to send Llachlyn to a nunnery, but with Galahad's help she and Percival escape north to her cousin Sir Gawain's home.

Gawain and Hwyfar, who have spent ten peaceful years away from court in a forbidden marriage, are now swept back into the secrets, lies and politics of Carelon. Merlin's darkest prophecy looms, the Council of Nine - Morgen's secret council of sorceresses - is broken, and the battle for Arthur's legacy has just begun...

Review Quotes

"A captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur's golden realm." - Kirkus on Queen of None

"A layered, engaging retelling, sure to please fans of the Arthurian tales." - Publishers Weekly on Queen of None

"Barron's take will leave readers with entirely new insights into Arthurian legend." - Booklist on Queen of None

"Readers feel as though they could slip from the mundane to the fantastical at any moment..." - Library Journal on Queen of None

About the Author

Natania Barron is an award-winning fantasy author long preoccupied with mythology, monsters, and magic. Her often historically-inspired novels are filled with lush description and vibrant characters. Publications include her 2011 debut, Pilgrim of the Sky, as well as These Marvelous Beasts, a collection of novellas.

In 2020, Barron's Queen of None was hailed as "a captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur's golden realm" by Kirkus, and won the Manly Wade Wellman award the following year.

Her shorter works have appeared in Weird Tales, EscapePod, and various anthologies, RPG, and game settings. In addition, she's also known for her ThreadTalks, which dive deep into the unseen, and often forgotten, world of fashion history.

Barron lives in North Carolina, USA, with her family and two dogs. When she's not writing, you can find her wandering the woods, tending her garden, and collecting rocks.