In "The Chessboard Queen" Guinevere is now the beautiful young wife and queen of King Arthur, a position much-coveted by all women of Camelot. But nothing in life is ever certain, and soon Guinevere discovers--most alarmingly--her deep and passionate love for another man: Lancelot, the most beloved Knight of the Round Table in all of Camelot. In this second installment of her Guinevere trilogy, Sharan Newman brings the legend of Lancelot and Guinevere to life with a blend of magic and history. "The Chessboard Queen" is a beautiful rendering of the world's most timeless romance, a tale of earthly passion and spiritual love like no other before or since.Review"An intriguing ambiance, blending the magical and the historical in this fresh perspective on the Arthurian romance."--Publishers Weekly "The fine storytelling and engagingly fresh characterizations that made Guinevere such a treat are even better in The Chessboard Queen."--Anne McCaffrey About the AuthorSharan Newman won Romantic Times magazine's Career Achievement Award for Historical Mystery in 1999. She lives in Oregon.  

Guinevere is widely acknowledged as the most extraordinary woman in legend. From golden child to Queen of Camelot to passionate adulterer, her life is a vivid and fascinating saga. In this spellbinding climax to the tale of Guinevere—which began with Guinevere and continued in The Chessboard Queen—Sharan Newman, author of the highly acclaimed Catherine LeVendeur medieval mystery series, blends magic and history to create and unforgettable tale of passion and tragedy. Here we see the discovery of Guinevere's affair with Lancelot and her subsequent fall from grace; the near-futile quest for the Holy Gail; and the triumph of Galahad in a final battle with the villainous Mordred. Guinevere Evermore is a heartrending portrayal of a failed romance, a fallen woman, and the end of an era. This edition also includes Newman's short story: The Palace by Moonlight. Review"Guinevere is a wonderful story, beautifully told."--Publishers Weekly "A beautifully written tale of fantasy and romance, chivalrous adventure, bravery, loyalty, sorcery, and more."--UPI About the AuthorSharan Newman won Romantic Times magazine's Career Achievement Award for Historical Mystery in 1999. She lives in Oregon.

From the author of The Real History Behind the Templars—the origins and stories behind end-of-the-world predictions throughout history, from Revelations to 2012. In entertaining and sharp prose, historian Sharan Newman explores theories of world destruction from ancient times up to the present day- theories which reveal as much about human nature as they do about the predominant historical, scientific, and religious beliefs of the time. Readers will find answers to the following end-of-times questions:Did the Mayans really say the world will end in December 2012?How have the signs in the New Testament Book of Revelations been interpreted over the years?How did ancient Egyptians, Norse, and Chinese think the world would end?When did Nostradamus predict that the last days would come?Does the I Ching reference 2012?Why didn't the world end in Y2K?Are meteors, global warming, super-volcanoes, and the threat of nuclear war signs that...

The medieval historian who revealed The Real History Behind the Da Vinci Code uncloaks the Templars.In the year 1119, these noblemen found their calling as protectors of the faithful on a dangerous pilgrimage to newly conquered Jerusalem. Now, historian Sharan Newman elucidates the mysteries and misconceptions of the Templars, from their true first founding and role in the Crusades to more modern intrigues, including:- Were they devout knights or secret heretics?- Did they leave behind a fantastic treasure-hidden to this day?- How did they come to be associated with the Holy Grail?- Did they come to America before the time of Columbus?- Does the order still exist?

In the first volume of her Guinevere trilogy, Shaman New man tells the story of the golden child whose dearest friend is a saint who hears spirits singing; of the gentle-hearted woman who begins to dream of love, glory, and the fierce, proud king who will become her husband; of the passionate beauty whose name will be remembered and hated for centuries. Sharan Newman portrays Guinevere with all the charm, skill, and erudition that have won her the hearts of readers and the admiration of critics for her Catherine LeVendeur medieval mystery series. In "Guinevere," Newman offers a reinterpretation of the Arthurian saga and as memorable as "The Mists of Avalon" and "The Hollow Hills."Review"A fascinating and exciting novel...elegantly done."--Madeleine L'Engle "This is superbly handled...a powerful tale which has never been told before."--Anne McCaffrey About the AuthorSharan Newman won Romantic Times magazine's Career Achievement Award for Historical Mystery in 1999. She lives in Oregon.