The Once and Future Queen

By: Paula Lafferty

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

This project was originally titled La Vie de Guinevere, released 10/29/2024. Same audiobook, new name!

After the sudden death of her boyfriend, Vera would have been happy to spend the rest of her days curiously unnoticeable, washing bed sheets and cleaning toilets in present day Glastonbury. But when the strange new guest at her hotel reveals himself to be Merlin and drags her back to seventh century Camelot, a place she knows only from legends, only Vera (or Queen Guinevere as Merlin calls her) can right the course of history and save Arthur's kingdom from the will of a power-hungry mage. There's one enormous problem: Guinevere was the sole witness to the curse that's now draining the kingdom of its magic, and Vera doesn't remember anything of her supposed life as Queen Guinevere.

©2024 Paula Lafferty (P)2024 Audiobrary

Critic reviews

"Debut author Lafferty successfully weaves together multiple genres in this story of King Arthur’s time as seen through the eyes of a modern-day Guinevere. Like Vera, the reader does not have to be an expert on Arthurian legend to follow the story. The fresh takes on legendary characters and propulsive plot twists make this a page-turner that will leave readers hoping for a sequel. An original and fascinating take on the romance of Arthur and Guinevere. (historical fiction, romance, time travel)"

2024 Starred Review from Kirkus Reviews

Amazing interpretation

I couldn't have loved this more. I'm stunned that Ms. Lafferty doesn't have me books written. So, where is the next book in this series?

Amazing!

Loved the characters, the twists and turns. Loved that it took a well known story and turned it on its head. I’ve read a couple of other stories like this and they intrigue me. Great story. So sad it is over. Will there be a sequel?

WIN-WIN - SQUELS YES, PLEASE!!!!

A wonderful story, so looking forward to one or more sequels it’s a winner. The storytelling and Julia Whalen equals success. Congrats to all.

Great storyline, great voice acting

Not your usual storyline and it was fun and captivating! Loved the story of Arthur is its twists. I look forward to the sequel.

A lovely escape

What a magical story. Placing a modern woman in Camelot made me feel like I was there myself. The story is beautifully written and the performance was incredible. Will definitely recommend to others.