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Queen of the Summer Country (Guenevere) (Paperback)

by Rosalind Miles (Author)

3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Pocket Books; New Ed edition (3 Jan 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0671018124
ISBN-13: 978-0671018122
Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 4.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 679,777 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the first part of a trilogy chronicling the life of Queen Guenevere. Beginning with the young King Arthur preparing for the war which will unite Britain, the book recounts Guenevere and Arthur's marriage, the growth of Arthur's Court and Guenevere's adulterous affair with Lancelot.

Although told mainly from Guenevere's point of view, this is a truly epic narrative, encompassing pageantry, political intrigue, war and the conflict between the old pagan religion and Christianity. At times earthy, sensual and violent, it is a powerful romantic drama firmly rooted in historical Britain. A modern yet traditional retelling of the stories given definitive form in the first four books of Thomas Malory's Le Morte Darthur.

The characters are grippingly evoked as realistic, living and breathing human beings, rather than simple archetypes, yet the writing is effortlessly lyrical, with the elegant flow of folk- tale. For emotional depth Guenevere is comparable to Parke Godwin's fine Arthurian romance, Firelord.

This title is Rosalind Miles seventeenth book. She is the author of the highly praised I, Elizabeth and The Women's History of the World. In 1990 she won the Network Award for outstanding achievement in the field of writing, and the same year she was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. --Gary S. Dalkin END --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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First in a trilogy that aims to bring to life the magical, mysterious, romantic world of Guenevere, telling the story of her life, loves and tribulations. In this volume, young Guenevere faces the prospect of becoming Queen of the Summer Country with a mixture of trepidation and determination.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting read from start to finish., 20 Aug 2001

By	julie_hopkins@fsslimited.com (Chalfont-St-Peter, Bucks, England.) - See all my reviews

If you're interested in the Arthurian period/legend then this is one book you should read. Well researched, written and emotionally compelling, Rosalind Miles has a real empathy with her subject.

There have been numerous re-tellings of the Arthurian legend but none that I have read from Guenevere's sole perspective as this is. It provides background on her childhood and fills in missing gaps from many of the recognised stories and, be this information factual or fictional, it certainly makes for a well-rounded story. One of a new series of tales of the Arthurian age, it should be read by anyone fascinated with the subject and anyone else who just yearns for a romantic tale in these modern times. Read it or miss out at your peril.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Dire., 10 April 2008

By	J. Brown "robjob3" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I was so pleased to find a series of books about the mysterious Guenevere that I bought all three at once. What a waste of money. I got to page 300 and something in the first one, and then realised I had lost the will to live and gave up. These books are so disappointing. They could be, should be, a really interesting tale about a mysterious and magical time, instead G herself is completely wet, Arthur is frankly childish, Merlin laughable and revolting. Miles is meant to be a historian (according to the blurb) but she has so many anachronisms that it got really hard not to throw the book across the room in fury (Your majesty, four poster beds, table linen to name a few). Add to that Arthur meeting Guenevere at Beltane (early May), hanging around for a week and then marrying her at Midsummer (end June)and you can see why I withered.

If you want a trilogy about Arthurian times, steeped in the magic and mists of the time, read Mary Stewart's Merlin books. I'm off to take these three to Oxfam.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book I've ever read., 11 May 2000

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This book is difinitely the best book I've ever read. If you like the old legend of King Arthur and Queen Guenevere you must read this one. Can't wait to read the other two books in the trilogy.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Light reading enjoyable
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is nothing like the films made by Hollywood
I found this book very interesting. It is very different from the most recent film about King Arthur and Queen Guenevere - "First Knight". Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT - THE BOOK I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!
At last a book written from Guinevere's point of view. I have read many Arthurian novels, "The Mists of Avalon, "The Sword in the Stone" etc but this is the best... Read more

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2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, limp romance.
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