Questions About Gwen & Art Are Not in Love

by Lex Croucher (Goodreads Author)

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Why does Croucher act like Arthurian literature is not deeply intwined with Christianity when it very much so is?

Princess Cordelia Because there are no rules about how to write a re-telling of any kind

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Is there any magic in this? I see it marked as fantasy and am trying to decide where to shelve it (historical vs fantasy). Thanks!

Hannah DCamp It's more of an alternative history - there's no magic on the page. King Arthur (and friends) are all viewed as historical figures, and it's mentioned…moreIt's more of an alternative history - there's no magic on the page. King Arthur (and friends) are all viewed as historical figures, and it's mentioned that Gwen and Gabriel are descended from him. There's a mage character, but he's more of an herbalist than an actual wizard, and a cultural remnant from the days of King Arthur. Hope this helps!(less)

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Is this duel POV?

mia Yes it switches form Arthur’s point of view to Gwendoline’s point of view.

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Can someone explain how the King Arthur lore works in the book? Like have Arthurs been marrying Gwens for generations? R there other Arthurian characters like Lancelot and Gawain? Ty.

Cora In this book, King Arthur, Guinevere, Morgana, and the Knights were all real people. A kind of religion, or cult, has formed around their story, with …moreIn this book, King Arthur, Guinevere, Morgana, and the Knights were all real people. A kind of religion, or cult, has formed around their story, with people who believe in the magic and/or believe that Arthur (and the rest of the characters) will be reincarnated some day and come back as the "True King".

The Arthur in this book is said to be a distant relative of King Arthur, and Gwen was named to match him, almost, since they've been betrothed since birth. Lots of boys and girls in England are named after the characters.(less)

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