Tradewind Books

The Circle Cast

by Alex Epstein

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Description

Morgan le Fay sorceress—seducer of King Arthur and destroyer of Britain—was a girl once. When Uter Penndragon uses Merlin's magic to seduce her mother and murder her father, Morgan flees to Ireland to avoid being killed herself. There she is captured in a slave raid and sold to a village witch. As Morgan comes of age, she discovers her own magical powers. She eventually falls in love with a young Irish chieftan. But will her drive for revenge destroy her one chance for love and happiness?

Reviews

"... an excellent work of Arthurian fantasy, highly recommended." - The Midwest Book Review

"A sophisticated, stylishly written novel for the mature reader." -  The School Librarian Journal

"Fans of Arthurian legend will love this book, and so will everyone else. Great characters, great writing, great story." -  Historical Novels Review 

"For fans of Arthurian reimaginings, The Circle Cast is a must read, and even readers who have been disappointed by vague historical settings and authors more interested in defending their characters than developing them will find this novel a welcome departure from the norm. The Circle Cast is a quick read, but one that will stay with you long the closing image." - Lacuna: A Journal of Historical Fiction

"The Circle Cast is a thoroughly enjoyable story that can be easily enjoyed by teen and adult readers alike." - Book Reviews for Tweens and Teens

Author Biography

Alex Epstein is a screenwriter for film and television specializing in science fiction and fantasy. He lives in Montreal with his wife and two children.