MORGAN IS MY NAME
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.
Welsh Waterstones’ Book of the Month for May 2024
Sunday Times’ Best Historical Fiction of 2023
The Times’ Audiobook of the Week
Paste Magazine’s ‘Best Novels of 2023’
‘Top marks all round for an enthralling new take on the Arthurian legend, beautifully written… The start of what will be a classic trilogy.’
— The Times
Here [Morgan] is a fiery, intelligent woman who refuses to play the roles expected of her and determines to take control of her life. Turning the legends on their heads, Keetch finds new potential in them.’
— Sunday Times
‘A furious, necessary Arthurian origin story… Sophie Keetch’s Morgan Is My Name feels like such a breath of fresh air… Its final images… feel like a cathartic conclusion, a new beginning, and a necessary reckoning all at once. It’s the sort of reinvention that every woman in Arthurian lore deserves—and, with Keetch’s help, will hopefully someday get.’
— Lacy Baugher Milas, Paste Magazine
LE FAY
From the author of Morgan Is My Name comes the second installment in the Morgan le Fay trilogy, a feminist retelling of the story of the formidable and misunderstood villainess of Arthurian legend, Morgan le Fay.
Having escaped an unhappy marriage, Morgan finds herself in Camelot—the city of dreams and peace. Her brother, King Arthur, treats her as a valued advisor and Morgan finally has recognition befitting her intelligence within his trusted circle, despite a longstanding conflict with Queen Guinevere.
But Morgan’s life is not without complications. Between a vengeful husband determined to snatch their son away, the strict ideals of court life and a jealous rival for Arthur’s attentions in the sorcerer Merlin, gaining true power and freedom is a greater challenge than Morgan envisioned. And when a face from her past arrives at Camelot, bringing old memories and new desires, the future that she has planned becomes fraught with danger.
Morgan must break the shackles of expectation to seek true happiness. But at the risk of destroying everything she’s worked so hard to gain, what is she willing to sacrifice for control over her life?
Audible’s ‘Best of the Year 2024’
Paste Magazine’s ‘Best Books of 2024’
‘Keetch continues her resonant rehabilitation of the much maligned Morgan Le Fay… It’s a vibrant retelling of an old myth, packed full of passion, politicking and heartbreak.’
— Daily Mail
‘Middle books are notoriously difficult things, but Le Fay—like Morgan Is My Name before it—manages to feel contained and complete in its own right… the best part about Keetch’s story is that there are no true villains here. (Or heroes, either, for that matter.) Just deeply human people who make the best choices they can and are forced to deal with the consequences… Keetch’s prose is rich and lyrical throughout… After centuries of tales that treat her as little more than window dressing to the story of the men around her, it’s a refreshing and necessary change.’
— Paste Magazine (US)
‘Keetch’s writing exudes a medieval atmosphere as she explores themes of power, politics, friendship, and family… Le Fay is a historical fantasy with intersected realism and is perfect for those who enjoy Arthurian Legend, especially if you are searching for a feminist perspective that has been erased throughout history.’
— Gazette & Herald
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