The Book of Mordred

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Dark forces are taking hold in the kingdom of Camelot: King Arthur struggles to keep his knights in line as they steadily divide themselves into factions; the great Merlin has vani shed at the hands of his lover and pupil, Nimue; wizards all over the countryside battle for whatever measures of power they can find. At the center of the maelstrom stands Keira, an innocent girl who possesses the ability to foretell the fate of her world. When Keira is kidnapped from her village home, her mother, Alayna, flees to Camelot and finds Mordred, an enigmatic knight who will ultimately become Keira’s greatest champion, Alayna’s greatest love, and King Arthur’s greatest enemy.In the long tradition of Arthurian legend, Mordred has been characterized as a buffoon, a false knight, and a bloodthirsty traitor. The Book of Mordred reveals a mysterious man through the eyes of three women who love him.This retelling of the fall of Camelot delivers a new legend: A Heroic Mordred: Forget the bloodthirsty traitor of legend. Meet the enigmatic knight who becomes a champion to a gifted young girl and the great love of her mother, Alayna. Kingdom in Peril: As King Arthur loses control of his knights and factions tear the Round Table apart, dark forces gather and the great wizard Merlin vanishes without a trace. Told from a New Perspective: Experience the legend not as a simple villain, but through the eyes of the three women who knew and loved Mordred best. Epic Fantasy Adventure: A sweeping tale of kidnappings, quests, and battles between wizards, perfect for fans of classic young adult fantasy and mythological retellings. Show more