Spear

The protagonist of Spear leaves her home in the wild wood to seek her destiny at the court of King Artos in Caer Leon. She is a fierce and unlikely hero, forging her own path and encountering magic, mystery, love, lust, and battles along the way. The book is a queer Arthurian masterpiece that offers a new vision of Camelot for the modern era.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

In a daring act of self-discovery, she abandons everything familiar to embark on a journey of self-exploration. Raised in the heart of the wild wood, sheltered within a cave with her mother, her imagination is captivated by the distant allure of a shimmering lake, its scent carrying whispers of promise. As she overhears a traveler's tale of Artos, the king of Caer Leon, a spark of destiny ignites within her. Determined to shape her future, she defies her mother's covenant and sets forth on a perilous journey atop her bony gelding, destined for the kingdom of Caer Leon. Armed with a stolen hunting spear and a mended armor, she emerges as an unlikely hero, a self-made individual forging her own path amidst a world of magic and mystery.

Fueled by an unwavering determination, she embarks on a captivating odyssey that spans realms of love, lust, and fierce battles. Along the way, she captivates the hearts of beautiful women, confronts formidable warriors, and establishes a sanctuary of her own. Drawing upon the rich tapestry of legend, the legendary author of Hild returns with an unforgettable hero and a groundbreaking queer Arthurian masterpiece, resonating with readers in the modern era. Nicola Griffith's Spear presents a captivating vision of Camelot, a realm that transcends time and belongs to all who seek its embrace.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250819321