Whispers of a Throne - The Queen Gene #1

Victoria Pinder

Summary

1. Raised as Robin’s Daughter in the forest, Gwen is a tool for no man. 2. Born with the Queen Gene, the fate of the war is in her hands. 3. Knights, King Arthur, Merlin and one modern day retelling all rolled into one.
Shortly before his demise, Gwen’s father makes a declaration that radically alters the course of her life. Born with the queen gene, she’s destined to marry a king, but when she’s sold to King Thor, her destiny feels more like a curse.
Thor marches in and takes control of every aspect of her life. As war wages around them, she’s forced to choose sides, but her decision does not come without consequences.
A young girl has been kidnapped. Gwen makes it her mission to rescue her and ultimately rescue herself from the ravages of a life she never asked for. As Thor fights to defeat his enemies, she tests him further. Surrounded by danger, embroiled in controversy, and desperate to save those they’ve vowed to help, Thor and Gwen will face the unthinkable. Will they survive their battles together or will the looming threats tear them further apart?
“What feels like an Medieval adventure, is actually a dystopian love story? Or whatever. It is mythical!” Elsbeth from Goodreads
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“A fast-paced, rollicking tale of derring do set in a world which is a cross between King Arthur medieval and post-nuclear dystopian. A quick and easy read.” CatholicTaste from Goodreads
“A new take with a twist on an old classic of King Arthur. This one will have you spellbound…” SouthernAngel from Goodreads
“Unlike the earlier Le Morte d'Arthur, Gwen takes control of her life and fights alongside her man for her people.” Margaret Watkins from Goodreads

Available since: 02/20/2017.

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