The Once and Future Queen

Hardback Published on: 29/01/2026
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The Once and Future Queen
They were alive. And for now, that was enough
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The time travel element and the focus on Guinevere were intriguing, as they introduced a fresh twist to the Arthurian legen... READ MORE
Karen I

Synopsis

Epic romance. Love that transcends time. Magic and destiny collide in this spellbound fantasy that readers can't stop talking about.

"You have given me everything. I wouldn't trade my time with you for a long life."

SOME LEGENDS DON'T TELL THE WHOLE STORY

When tragedy shatters Vera's world, she's content to disappear into the quiet hum of hotel laundry rooms in Glastonbury. But when a mysterious guest reveals himself as Merlin and claims she's the long-lost Queen Guinevere, everything changes. As she is whisked back in time to seventh-century Camelot, she finds a kingdom teetering on the edge of ruin, and a dark curse threatening to consume the realm.

As memories of another life begin to stir, Vera is thrown into a web of betrayal, power and heartbreak. The handsome King Arthur - the stranger she now calls "husband" - often refuses to meet her eye, keeps her at arm's length. He is cold, forbidding...yet tender, and she soon finds herself longing for his touch.

In a world built on legends and lies, Vera must choose between the woman she was and the one she's become, before history repeats itself.

This compelling and lushly written book is the first in an addictive new romantasy series that offers a wholly original retelling of Guinevere and Arthur's love story, perfect for fans of Outlander.

Arthurian Legends
Romance
Strong FMC
Found Family
Time Travel Fantasy
Magic
Quests
Knights

JOIN THE READERS WHO LOVE THE ONCE AND FUTURE QUEEN

'Prepare to have Arthurian retellings ruined for you because THIS version is the one true Queen!'

'OH MY GOSH.... I am going to need 5-7 business days to fully process the work of art that this Camelot retelling/time-travel/magical realism/romantasy epic '

'WOW. JUST WOW. HOLY CRAP. I AM A WRECK RN. THIS WAS SO GOOD'

'Actually sobbing right now because I finished this book and I'm so sad I'll never get to read it for the first time again'

'I am so enamored with this book. It is the King Arthur legend retelling I've been waiting for my whole life'

'THIS BOOK IS PERFECT'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399745994
  • Number of pages: 512
  • Dimensions: 236 x 158 x 44 mm
  • Weight: 780g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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The Once and Future Queen
Amazing
I really really enjoyed this book. It was a fresh take on the Arthurian legend with well written characters and a compelling storyline. This is a superb de... READ MORE
Rosie Head
The Once and Future Queen
Interesting
This book is a new and interesting take on Arthurian legend and one I was excited to get my hands on. On the whole I think this is a well done story espec... READ MORE
Renee_Reads
The Once and Future Queen
a must read
This book has my heart completely. First off it was so different to anything I have read before. An Arthur retelling but from a different perspective? Yes ... READ MORE
Nicola Stephenson
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Once and Future Queen
A knights Tale x Merlin x Outlander
This was one of the best books I've read all year and I feel I've been looking for it all my life. It felt like I was returning home every time I opened it... READ MORE
Amber-Rose Cooper
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The Once and Future Queen
merlin can time travel?
SPOILERS. I enjoyed this authurian retelling overall, i loved lancelot's personality he was the only character i was attached to in the story. Arthur has n... READ MORE
Emily
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The Once and Future Queen
ARC reader review
Once and Future Queen delivers a fresh twist on Arthurian legend, weaving mythic grandeur together with intimate character work. From the very first page, ... READ MORE
13th.tale
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The Once and Future Queen
Go Queen Vera!!
I will admit, it took me awhile to get into the mood of reading this. I got the first chapter or so read and then lost interest. However, when I buckled do... READ MORE
K. Bickmore