Queen of None: Volume 1
2nd Edition
Published on 23. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-83786-061-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Through all the ages, and in the hearts of men, you will be forgotten."
Married at twelve, and a mother soon after, King Arthur's sister Anna did not live a young life full of promise. She bore three strong sons and delivered the kingdom of Orkney to her brother by way of her marriage. She did as she was asked, invisible and useful-for her name, her dowry, and her womb.
Now, twenty years after she left her home, Anna is summoned back to Carelon with the crown of her now-dead husband, to face the demons of her childhood: her sisters Morgen, Elaine and Morgause; Merlin and his scheming priests; and Bedevere, the man she once loved.
Carelon is changing, and Anna must change with it. New threats lurk in the shadows, and a strange power begins to awaken in her. If she is to be more than a pawn in others' plans, she must bargain her own strength, and family, in pursuit of her ambition-and revenge.
Married at twelve, and a mother soon after, King Arthur's sister Anna did not live a young life full of promise. She bore three strong sons and delivered the kingdom of Orkney to her brother by way of her marriage. She did as she was asked, invisible and useful-for her name, her dowry, and her womb.
Now, twenty years after she left her home, Anna is summoned back to Carelon with the crown of her now-dead husband, to face the demons of her childhood: her sisters Morgen, Elaine and Morgause; Merlin and his scheming priests; and Bedevere, the man she once loved.
Carelon is changing, and Anna must change with it. New threats lurk in the shadows, and a strange power begins to awaken in her. If she is to be more than a pawn in others' plans, she must bargain her own strength, and family, in pursuit of her ambition-and revenge.
Reviews / Votes
"A captivating look at the intriguing figures in King Arthur's golden realm." -Kirkus "A layered, engaging retelling, sure to please fans of the Arthurian tales." -Publishers Weekly "Readers feel as though they could slip from the mundane to the fantastical at any moment..." -Library Journal "Barron's take will leave readers with entirely new insights into Arthurian legend." -BooklistMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Nottingham
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Rebellion Publishing Ltd.
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 193 mm
Width: 125 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
250 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83786-061-6 (9781837860616)
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Person
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.
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.