Parke Godwin (1) (1929–2013)

Firelord, by Parke Godwin, tells the familiar tale of the King Arthur legend and yet features Godwin’s precise and evocative prose and humor, to weave an earthy and believable story of soldiers in muddy trenches and the magic of love while ultimately showing that chosen family may be stronger for the realm than alliances made through betrayed family branches. The conflicts between retreating Roman solders and fierce British inhabitants and tribal leaders brings the young Artorius Pendragon to his destiny to courageously battle for his people while he loses his heart and gains glory.… (more)

The sequel to "Firelord." Guinevere tells her story after the Fall of Camelot. This woman is a queen, whose family line goes back centuries. Now nominally a Christian, the women of her family were once priestesses of Epona, with all the sexual priveleges that entailed. Daughter of a formidable king, it was she who taught young Arthur how to rule a kingdom.

Her story begins with the political challenges arising with the Arthur's death, and continues with betrayal, flight, and then capture and enslavement by the very Saxons Arthur fought so hard against.

No matter what her circumstances, Guinevere is a formidable woman. She has serious flaws, but over time she grows in wisdom and compassion, and finally returns to the land where she once ruled to take a final hand in the future of Britian.… (more)