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Morgan Is My Name

Book One in the Morgan le Fay trilogy

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by Sophie Keetch
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“A very real, passionate retelling of Morgan le Fay's story, with detail about political and magical lives, and the women who are such a vital part of the tale.” —Tamora Pierce, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Sophie Keetch’s prose is as mesmerizing as the ocean’s tides, illuminating Morgan’s life with a deft and attentive hand.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows
A powerful feminist retelling of the early life of Morgan le Fay, the famed villainess of Arthurian legend, this dazzling debut is the story of a woman both mortal and magical, formidable and misunderstood, told in her own words.
Young Morgan of Cornwall lives a happy life in Tintagel Castle until King Uther Pendragon, with the help of the sorcerer Merlin, murders her father and tricks her mother into marriage. Furious, brilliant, and vengeful, Morgan defies her brutal stepfather, taking up a secret education, discovering a lifelong affinity with the healing arts, and falling in love with a man far beneath her station. However, defiance comes at a cost. Used as a bargaining chip in her stepfather’s war games, Morgan finds herself banished to a world of isolated castles and gossiping courts, amidst the machinations of kings, sorcerers, and men.
But some desires are not easily forgotten, and the search for her independence is a quest Morgan cannot give up. As the era of King Arthur approaches, she must use all her wit, knowledge, and courage to fight against those who wish to deny her intelligence, crush her spirit, and control her body. But, in seeking her freedom, Morgan risks losing everything–her reputation, her loved ones, and her life.

  • Creators

  • Series

    The Morgan le Fay series

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 13, 2023

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781039006508

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781039006508
      • File size: 1263 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      April 24, 2023
      Keetch’s debut adds to the ever-growing subgenre of feminist reimaginings of the lives of villainous women from myth and legend with this balanced take on Camelot’s Morgan le Fay. Named Morgan (or “sea-born,” in Welsh) after the sea that her mother, Lady Igraine, claims helped bring Morgan into the world, she and her two older sisters grow up happy at Tintagel—until their father dies. Lady Igraine is compelled to remarry King Uther, and from there Morgan’s life takes a turn for the worse, though she still ekes out moments of happiness in an affair with a squire. When her transgressions are discovered, she is banished to a nunnery, but Igraine ensures that she receive a decent education, and Morgan’s increasing knowledge of the healing arts sets her on a path toward magic. As Morgan’s power grows, so too does her desire for freedom and independence, pitting her against the men who try to control her. With equal attention to politics and witchcraft, Keetch’s exploration of Morgan’s growth shows how the perspective of men has warped the character over the years. Fans of Arthurian legends retold will not want to miss this. Agent: Marina de Pass, Soho Agency.

    • Booklist

      May 15, 2023
      Keetch's debut presents a different spin on an Arthurian legend. Morgan is a happy child, living with her family in a castle, until her father dies under mysterious circumstances and her mother is forced to remarry. After she falls in love with a squire, Morgan is sent to a nunnery, where she exercises her love of learning and medicine. Morgan also discovers that she can heal using magic, forbidden by her religion. How will Morgan manage her secret powers, a doomed romance, and the threat of marriage? This novel adds a fresh perspective to the familiar story of the woman who will become Morgan le Fay. Morgan herself is a compelling character who faces her struggles with tenacity. With a swooning romantic plot and plenty of antagonists to go around, it's easy to become swept up in the story, and more magic is on the horizon, because this is book one of a trilogy. Recommended for fans of Juliet Marillier and Diana Paxson, or anyone who wants a new take on King Arthur.

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