Queen Hereafter: A Novel of Lady Macbeth by Isabelle Schuler
Where does ambition come from and how does it take root deep in the mind and soul of a Picte princess? Is it the draw of omens? The firm belief in blood rights? The lure of power? Or even the thirst for the love of a people? A bold tale, Queen Hereafter tells of Lady Macbeth's life before the events of the Scottish play. The daughter of a druid and an ousted king, Gruoch (GREW-ock) grows up knowing her destiny: to be queen. Despite the certainty that this fate runs through her veins, obstacles from broken engagements to disloyal relationships to failures of ambition living up to hers, Gruoch must navigate her way through a world that is not kind to ambitious women, or any kind of woman.
Threads of desire, vengeance, and prophecy weave together in this enthralling story of a complex, iconic, and undeniably powerful character. Perfect for fans of medieval and feminist fiction, Queen Hereafter is uniquely captivating.
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