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Paula Lafferty

The Once and Future Queen: Deluxe Special Edition (The Lives of Guinevere)

by Paula Lafferty (Author) Format: Hardcover

Book 1 of 2: The Lives of Guinevere

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Outlander-meets-The Princess Bride plus Camelot in a fresh, big-hearted, feminist, timeslip adventure reimagining the epic saga of King Arthur, as told from the perspective of his spunky and surprising queen, Vera – complete with time travel and good running shoes!

***DELUXE LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped hardcover, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers*** Only while supplies last.

Vera always knew she didn’t fit in. When she learns that she is meant to be in another time, she leaps at the chance to embrace a new life in a world of valor, intrigue, and unexpected magic in this bold and romantic retelling of Arthurian legend . . .

22-year-old Vera is at a crossroads: waiting tables, grieving her previous relationship, and jogging aimlessly each morning as if toward an uncertain future. Then an odd man shows up at her workplace, insisting that she was once the legendary Queen Guinevere of Camelot, and that her lost memories hold the key to changing both the past and the present. Somehow, it all feels like the direction she’s been looking for. But when she asks the mysterious man to tell her more about Lancelot, Arthur, and a faithless queen, he can only say that much of what she’s heard about Camelot is wrong. The truth, he claims, is something she must see for herself.

After jumping through a portal in Glastonbury’s historic center, Vera is not prepared for what she finds. Magic is everywhere, but a curse on the kingdom means it dwindles every day. She has no idea how to perform a queen’s duties. Her fast friendship with Lancelot sets gossip flowing, and the stranger she must call “husband” often refuses to meet her eye. Arthur is a puzzle: cold, forbidding, and, while angry to her face, keeps leaving secret tokens of tenderness in her chambers. Worst of all, Vera’s memories—and the answers locked within them—show no signs of returning. If Vera is truly destined to save Camelot, she’ll have to trust her instincts. And her king will have to trust her . . .

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Book 1 of 2

The Lives of Guinevere
Print length

512 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Erewhon Books
Publication date

December 16, 2025
Dimensions

6.28 x 1.56 x 9.24 inches
ISBN-10

1645662896
ISBN-13

978-1645662891

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“The fresh takes on legendary characters and propulsive plot twists make this a page-turner . . . Original and fascinating.” —Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“If you’re interested in an immersive Arthurian retelling that blends the elements that you already know with magic, time travel, yearning and a fair amount of action, consider picking up this novel.” —BookTrib

“An Arthurian retelling with a feral glint in its eye, this book sweeps you into a world of magic, destiny, and courtly tension that crackles like a live wire. If you love female-led epics that feel both timeless and brand new, you need this on your shelf.” —Julia Young, For the Plot Books (Shepherdstown, WV)

“Paula Lafferty crafts a unique and deeply romantic take on Arthurian legend with a modern twist. The Once and Future Queen brings readers along on an empowering, whimsical adventure into the mythical and magical past, through the courts of King Arthur and the beauty of the English landscape, with the relatable Vera as their guide.” —Marielle Thompson, author of The Last Witch in Edinburgh

About the Author

Paula Lafferty is the bestselling author of The Lives of Guinevere Novels, a feminist timeslip series that reimagines King Arthur’s legend. The first installment, The Once and Future Queen, was independently published through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign before receiving its traditional release from Kensington Publishing. It has since become a USA Today bestselling, international sensation, published in 10 countries and translated into 8 languages, with an Indie Next Pick and an audiobook edition narrated by Julia Whelan. Born and raised in Kansas, Lafferty earned a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University and a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology. She now lives with her husband, daughter, and their dog in the Kansas City, KS, area and can be found online at PaulaLafferty.com, on Instagram @paulalafferty_writes and on Tiktok @paulalafferty.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Erewhon Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1645662896
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1645662891
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.77 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.28 x 1.56 x 9.24 inches
Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Lives of Guinevere
Best Sellers Rank: #14,581 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #20 in Arthurian Fantasy (Books)
- #382 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books)
- #419 in Fantasy Action & Adventure

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Paula Lafferty lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, daughter, and Otto (the sweetest dog there ever was). She received a BFA in Film Production from Chapman University and a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology. She has a taste for finding magic in "the ordinary" and a spark for discovering stories at every turn. Telling stories is the thread that runs through Paula's life, and La Vie de Guinevere is her debut novel which she originally funded through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign.

La Vie de Guinevere is a fantasy novel about Vera, who is living her ordinary, present day life when she finds out she is actually from the seventh century. And she is the legendary Queen Guinevere.

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