The Chosen Queen: A Novel of the Pendragon Prophecy (The Pendragon Prophecy Series)

Before the sword in the stone, before the rise of Arthur, there was Igraine-the woman whose choices would shape the fate of Camelot. In this bold, feminist reimagining of Arthurian legend, Igraine steps out of the shadows of myth to reclaim her story-a tale forged in magic, betrayal, and the brutal cost of prophecy. Raised in the mystical traditions of Avalon, Igraine is more than just a princess-she's a force of nature.Her marriage to the Cornish War Duke Gorlois is one of rare passion and political unity, but when Gorlois turns his back on the old magic, cracks begin to form-not just in their bond, but in the fragile peace of Britain itself. At a royal gathering, King Uther Pendragon’s lust for Igraine ignites a firestorm.When he acts on his obsession, it triggers a chain of war and treachery that Merlin claims is foretold by prophecy: Igraine is fated to bear the Once and Future King.But destiny has a dark price. As kingdoms clash and alliances crumble, Igraine rises as the spiritua