a horror story for our times.”-Minneapolis Star Tribune An awfully impressive literary performance.”- New York Times Book Review The setup promises furious action, and Percy delivers, like Matheson, like King. one of the best Stephen King novels not written by the master himself. Yet the most dangerous threats may come from within their own circle.Īs visions are fulfilled and an inevitable fate closes in, Elaine must decide how far she will go to change destiny-and what she is willing to sacrifice along the way. When their future comes to claim them, Elaine, Guinevere, Lancelot, and Morgana accompany Arthur to take his throne in stifling Camelot, where magic is outlawed, the rules of society chain them, and enemies are everywhere.
On the mystical isle of Avalon, Elaine runs free and learns of the ancient prophecies surrounding her and her friends-countless possibilities, almost all of them tragic. But Elaine alone carries the burden of knowing what is to come-for Elaine of Shalott is cursed to see the future. Of the bitter sorceress, Morgana, who will turn against them all. Of the beautiful Guinevere, who will betray him with his most loyal knight, Lancelot. The Lady of Shalott reclaims her story in this bold feminist reimagining of the Arthurian myth from the New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess.Įveryone knows the legend. "-Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Magical, haunting, unique-I haven't been so excited about an Arthur book since I read The Once and Future King. a fierce, fresh, lyrical tale that will enthrall until the last page."-Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The HuntressĪ Bibliolifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Sci-fi and Fantasy Book "Laura Sebastian is the next Madeline Miller.
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