Queen of the Summer Stars [Hardcover]

Persia Woolley (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Poseidon Press (1999)
• ASIN: B001R26UFY
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a woman's point of view, January 3, 2001

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Dawn M. Shaw "MorningStar" (Denton, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Queen of the Summer Stars (Hardcover)

I first read this book when I was 13 years old, and I was immediately intrigued. But don't mistake me to mean it's full of juvenile content. Quite the contrary. This book is a beautiful story told from Guinevere's point of view as an elegantly spirited woman struggling to balance her instincts of freedom and love with her sense of regal duty as queen of Camelot and greater Britain. Not to mention her heart-wrenching dilemma between Arthur and Lancelot...I couldn't put it down! And I have read it again many times since. This is definitely not your average romance novel. It focuses on the enchanting story of a remarkable and inspiring woman's life instead of just graphic love scenes amidst a mediocre plot. I would imagine that many women today can relate to Guinevere's struggles. Ever since I first read this, I've been fascinated with the legend of Camelot, and I immediately searched for the prequel and sequel of this wonderful novel. I can't imagine why these books are out of print. Please let me know where I can find a reasonably priced edition of "Guinevere: The Legend in Autumn." Enjoy!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Arthurian Romance, June 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Queen of the Summer Stars (Paperback)

I read this book for the first time about 10 years ago and I have re-read it many times since. You should start with the first book, "Child of the Northern Spring", then "Queen of the Summer Stars", then finally "Guinevere: A Legend in Autumn." Persia Woolley is actually the first author of an Arthurian romance to make me cry. I never wanted these books to end. They are so well written, and Guinevere is neither weak nor a feminist. She's absolutely wonderful. The way the affair with Lancelot is written is just some of the most beautiful that I've ever read. Not torrid and steamy, but soft and romantic. A very beautiful trilogy of books.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Love, sex, scandal, secrets...a great romance novel!, April 3, 2000

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Lisa Poma (Flint, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Queen of the Summer Stars (Hardcover)

After reading, "The Mists of Avalon" over the holiday season, I was hooked on Arthurian Romance. I have also read the first book in Woolley's trilogy, Child of the Northern Spring. This book, Queen of the Summer Stars, starts out slow, but proves to be a good read after the first 100 pages or so. The romance between Guinevere and Lancelot heats up, and Arthur's secret reason for hating his sister, Morgause, is finally revealed (can't say too much more for fear of giving away all the really good parts). All in all, it was an enjoyable read. I would recommend it to other historical romance fans.