First published 1993
Medraut, the illegitimate son of King Artos, is torn between his loyalty to the crown and his own thirst for power. As the king's treacherous sister, Morgause, conspires to overthrow the rightful prince, Lleu, Medraut must navigate the dangerous web of court politics. Blood will be spilled, alliances will be broken, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance as Medraut faces his ultimate test of character.
Genres: historical-fiction, fantasy, political-thriller, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, political-intrigue
Setting: Great Britain
Period: To 1066
216 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Firebird/Penguin Putnam