The Knight of the Sacred Lake: A Novel (The Guenevere Novels Number 2) Paperback – Illustrated, June 12, 2001

This book did not live up to its hype. It tries to do for Guenevere what Mists of Avalon did for Morgan le Fey, but it fails sorely because the title character is an embittered shrew. The plot repeats itself endlessly over the course of three novels. Guenevere loves Arthur, she hates Arthur, she forgives Arthur, she loves Arthur again, no wait, she hates him.... Arthur, by the way, is a weak, feeble-minded, doddering simpleton. This is not the great king of Arthurian legend at all. Lancelot is still a tasty dish, but there is no apparent reason why he would love a bitter, jealous, middle-aged woman who repeatedly casts him away. Morgan le Fey starts out as a promising character, but becomes a demonic harpy-type creature. And the tone is excessively anti-Christian. I'm not a religious person at all, but even I was offended by the way Christians are depicted in this novel. It's just not a pleasant read. If you want a great trilogy told from Guenevere's point of view, read Persia Woolley's Guenevere trilogy or Nancy McKenzie's Queen of Camelot. They're well worth the time and effort.

White and gold, a queen must have her knights, nipple colors of every color, clothing descriptions that read like a BabySitters' Club book... yeah, I'd hate to see this acted out on screen. .::Shudders::.I first read these novels as a teenager and thought they were thrilling. Then I read them again as an adult and found it less titillating than I recalled. I'm not impressed with this series, but it's a good bookshelf filler, and it does help pass the time waiting in the doctors office.

This is a second book: sequel story to Guinevere; by Rosalind Miles.Fairy tales about King Arthur and his circle of friends, an affair with Guinevere and their friendship that becoming like a love bond between them in later.These legends brings so many types and characters. They are remind about early England history of British Kingdom. Everyone who studying about the period of the early British history or like to know more can read the book for their own interest, for self-improvement or for knowledge by self.

It{s ok

I haven't started to read this book yet. But if the other books in the series are anything to go by it will be worth the wait. Looking forward to a good read.

Lovely read, went by fast. Kept me interested and I wanted to read more. If you like fantasy, you'll enjoy it.

I was terribly impressed by the first in the Guenevere series, "Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country." I can't say that I was disappointed with the second installment, but it did not quite live up to the magic of the first.As often happens with the middle book in a trilogy, there seems to be a moderate amount of filler material and repetition in the action. Having said that, I most definitely still enjoy some of the liberties and twists that Miles has taken with traditional Arthurian legend. Hearing the story from Guenevere's perspective is a wonderful way to go. At times I wanted to shake the characters and tell them to stop their whining, but despite some of their bad choices, they were well-rounded and believable.Even though I enjoyed this book less than the first, I will continue to follow the series, and anxiously anticipate reading the third book. I am curious to see how Miles will wrap up her story and how it will mirror traditional Arthurian legend. Miles has a delightfully rich writing style that serves to greatly enhance her stories.

Queen Guenevere has made peace with Arthur and has sent Lancelot away. She tries in all her power to make the kingdom a cheerful place, as it once was. However, havoc soon returns. Morgan le Fay is back again to haunt and harm Arthur. Merlin desperately searches for Mordred, Morgan and Arthur's son, as heir to the throne as High King. The four sons of Arthur's other half-sister, Morgause, plan more mischief. Lancelot has returned, and Guenevere must face him again. Can order be restored, once again? Can Guenevere come to accept Arthur's illegitimate son, Mordred?I found The Knight of the Sacred Lake more enjoyable than Guenevere: Queen of the Summer Country. Guenevere herself seems stronger and wiser. The story holds more suspense and emotion and left me wanting to find out what happens next in The Child of the Holy Grail. I recommend this to anyone who liked Queen of the Summer Country and even to those who did not; the story becomes much more interesting!

Book arrived quickly and in very good condition. Helped me complete the trilogy. Would buy from this seller again.

I liked this book and found it encouraging and uplifting. It was also beautifully and romantically written. Thanks so much for this great feminist retelling of Guinevere, Morgause and the Lady of the Lake, Ms. Miles!