The Cleaving

"The Cleaving" offers a fresh, feminist retelling of the Arthurian legends, focusing on the untold stories of four women—Ygraine, Nimue, Morgana, and Guinevere—as they navigate the tumultuous events shaping Britain’s fate. Amid war and conflict, these women unite as allies, challenging traditional narratives and asserting their own voices. With Juliet E. McKenna’s expertise in medieval history and fantasy storytelling, the novel provides an engaging perspective on female agency within legendary tales.