Le Fay follows the first in this series. I very much enjoyed that novel and recommend it. Le Fay picks up after the events of I am Morgan and readers watch as Morgan spends time in Camelot (and other locales).
Morgan and Arthur share a deep bond as the story opens. They are half siblings who have the same mother. Morgan is a trusted advisor to the idealistic, yet strong Arthur. Morgan gets along less well with Queen Guinevere who seems jealous of her sister in law and whom, in turn, Morgan does not seem to respect. Neither does Morgan feel any fondness toward Merlin whose influence over Arthur is quite pronounced. How will Morgan fare with these characters in this second in Keetch’s trilogy?
Other characters from the first book are here again including, to name a few, Accolon, Morgan’s son Yvain and the husband from whom she is separated, Morgan’s two closest female attendants and a pageant of others. I was delighted to again spend time with them.
Keetch’s imagination deftly creates the world of Camelot with its physical appearance, events (such as pageants), and the ideals upon which Arthur has endeavored to build his kingdom. She also portrays the crises that Morgan faces.
While this story of Camelot comes from the author’s imagination, it feels real. I loved spending time in this world and think that those who enjoy stories of Morgan, Arthur and those around them will like this one as well. I am eagerly waiting for the third book to see how the story will go.
Many thanks to Random House Canada and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.
Pub date: 16 July 2024
432 pages
Sci Fi & Fantasy
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