Morgan Is My Name
A Sunday Times Best Historical Fiction pick for 2023
(Author) Sophie KeetchOne of National Book Tokens' '23 Books to Read in 2023' A Times Literary Supplement Summer Book 2023 My name is Morgan... And there aren't enough words for all that I am. When King Uther Pendragon murders her father and tricks her mother into marriage, Morgan refuses to be crushed. Trapped amid the machinations of men in a world of isolated castles and gossiping courts, she discovers secret powers. Vengeful and brilliant, it's not long before Morgan becomes a worthy adversary to Merlin, influential sorcerer to the king. But fighting for her freedom, she risks losing everything - her reputation, her loved ones and her life. An atmospheric, feminist retelling of the early life of famed villainess Morgan le Fay, set against the colourful chivalric backdrop of Arthurian legend.
Sophie Keetch
Sophie Keetch is best known for her novel "The Forgotten Garden," blending elements of mystery and historical fiction. Her lyrical prose and vivid descriptions transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with complex characters and intricate plots. Keetch's work has made significant contributions to the genre of magical realism in literature.