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A "breathtaking" (Sarah Penner) reimagining of the legend of Sir Lancelot, following the famous knight as he grows up orphaned, falls in love, and attempts to fulfill his destiny at the Round Table—from the bestselling author of Out East.
"Richly detailed and evocative.’ —Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes
Hidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan grows up among a powerful sisterhood, but always at a distance. He hears whispers of a prophecy that may shed light on his destiny—and his true identity: Lancelot. Determined to master the skills of knighthood, he begins training in tandem with the handsome Galehaut. As the two become inseparable, they guide one another toward their truest selves. But no matter how tightly they cling to one another, each has a role to play in the wizard Merlin's grand prophecies.
When Lancelot is forced to follow Merlin to Camelot, he fights to protect his heart while seeking the fabled grail alongside King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. But when Roman legionaries encroach on their kingdom, their quest takes on new urgency, as does Lancelot's explosive secret—the truth of what he left behind on the Isle of Women.
Steeped in rich medieval lore, The Lost Book of Lancelot is at once an immersive, a poignant love story and an epic, unforgettable tale of a vulnerable boy who is forced to rise to the occasion amid a battle between the old world and the new.
Genre: Fantasy
A "breathtaking" (Sarah Penner) reimagining of the legend of Sir Lancelot, following the famous knight as he grows up orphaned, falls in love, and attempts to fulfill his destiny at the Round Table—from the bestselling author of Out East.
"Richly detailed and evocative.’ —Mary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author of Ask Again, Yes
Hidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan grows up among a powerful sisterhood, but always at a distance. He hears whispers of a prophecy that may shed light on his destiny—and his true identity: Lancelot. Determined to master the skills of knighthood, he begins training in tandem with the handsome Galehaut. As the two become inseparable, they guide one another toward their truest selves. But no matter how tightly they cling to one another, each has a role to play in the wizard Merlin's grand prophecies.
When Lancelot is forced to follow Merlin to Camelot, he fights to protect his heart while seeking the fabled grail alongside King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. But when Roman legionaries encroach on their kingdom, their quest takes on new urgency, as does Lancelot's explosive secret—the truth of what he left behind on the Isle of Women.
Steeped in rich medieval lore, The Lost Book of Lancelot is at once an immersive, a poignant love story and an epic, unforgettable tale of a vulnerable boy who is forced to rise to the occasion amid a battle between the old world and the new.
Genre: Fantasy
Praise for this book
"This is a splendid retelling, and retooling, of the Arthurian legends, and in particular of the story of Sir Lancelot. John Glynn, wearing his considerable learning lightly, has fashioned an alternative version of an ancient tale, with a result that is at once vigorous and magical. Camelot will never be the same again." - John Banville
"Filled with magic, yearning, and lush settings, I devoured this one!" - Becca Freeman
"John Glynn's enthralling debut is a sensory, sensual retelling of Arthurian legend that feels both timely and timeless. Finally we have a hero's coming-of-age that echoes the queerness of its origins by weaving together magic, forbidden love, and heartbreak - ultimately resulting in a novel that not only exhilarates, but also heals." - Justinian Huang
"John Glynn has written an astonishing reimagining of Arthurian legend in The Lost Book of Lancelot. The world Glynn creates here is so richly detailed and evocative that I felt completely transported - and stayed awake far too late turning these pages. It was such a joy to step out of the real world and into this one for a while." - Mary Beth Keane
"John Glynn's The Lost Book of Lancelot is a beautiful, romantic reimagining of the Arthurian legend. Glynn strikes an assured balance between the real and the unreal that is endlessly surprising and involving. It's a stellar debut and I'm already excited to see what he does next." - Owen King
"Lyrical, tender, and steeped in legend, John Glynn's The Lost Book of Lancelot reimagines a familiar tale with breathtaking intimacy and emotional depth. A queer epic that draws on medieval lore while daring to explore what destiny demands of the heart." - Sarah Penner
"This beautiful book kept me reading into the early morning hours. Just as A Star Is Born has been remade a number of times to reflect a new generation, this queer retelling of Arthurian legend is deliciously modern. It's a story with a perspective that so many have been clamouring for. Such dense historical lore is deftly handled with a language of such delicacy and yearning. The veneration of nature and rich physicality left me gasping for more than a few moments. The vigour of the enchanting plot had me in awe of the blooming of Lancelot's complex maturity. From lost, sensitive, insolent boyhood to robust, hard-loving, gallant knighthood; in Lancelot we have a character who really earns how much one roots for him. This is a real showpiece of a novel that was truly a joy to dive into the whole way through." - Kuchenga Shenjé
"An empowered queer reclamation of Lancelot's story. The Lost Book of Lancelot is a touching and heartfelt ode to love, magic and belonging." - Frances White
"Filled with magic, yearning, and lush settings, I devoured this one!" - Becca Freeman
"John Glynn's enthralling debut is a sensory, sensual retelling of Arthurian legend that feels both timely and timeless. Finally we have a hero's coming-of-age that echoes the queerness of its origins by weaving together magic, forbidden love, and heartbreak - ultimately resulting in a novel that not only exhilarates, but also heals." - Justinian Huang
"John Glynn has written an astonishing reimagining of Arthurian legend in The Lost Book of Lancelot. The world Glynn creates here is so richly detailed and evocative that I felt completely transported - and stayed awake far too late turning these pages. It was such a joy to step out of the real world and into this one for a while." - Mary Beth Keane
"John Glynn's The Lost Book of Lancelot is a beautiful, romantic reimagining of the Arthurian legend. Glynn strikes an assured balance between the real and the unreal that is endlessly surprising and involving. It's a stellar debut and I'm already excited to see what he does next." - Owen King
"Lyrical, tender, and steeped in legend, John Glynn's The Lost Book of Lancelot reimagines a familiar tale with breathtaking intimacy and emotional depth. A queer epic that draws on medieval lore while daring to explore what destiny demands of the heart." - Sarah Penner
"This beautiful book kept me reading into the early morning hours. Just as A Star Is Born has been remade a number of times to reflect a new generation, this queer retelling of Arthurian legend is deliciously modern. It's a story with a perspective that so many have been clamouring for. Such dense historical lore is deftly handled with a language of such delicacy and yearning. The veneration of nature and rich physicality left me gasping for more than a few moments. The vigour of the enchanting plot had me in awe of the blooming of Lancelot's complex maturity. From lost, sensitive, insolent boyhood to robust, hard-loving, gallant knighthood; in Lancelot we have a character who really earns how much one roots for him. This is a real showpiece of a novel that was truly a joy to dive into the whole way through." - Kuchenga Shenjé
"An empowered queer reclamation of Lancelot's story. The Lost Book of Lancelot is a touching and heartfelt ode to love, magic and belonging." - Frances White
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