
Mordred, Arthur's illegitimate son born of incest, grows up to become his father's counselor in this subtle Arthurian retelling.
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Mordred, Arthur's illegitimate son born of incest, grows up to become his father's counselor in this subtle Arthurian retelling.
Born of an incestuous relationship between King Arthur and his half sister, the evil sorceress Morgause, the bastard Mordred is reared in secrecy. Called to Camelot by events he cannot deny, Mordred becomes Arthur's most trusted counselor -- a fateful act that leads to the "wicked day of destiny" when father and son must face each other in battle
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Incestuous conception central; sexual victimization by Morgause depicted for Arthur and Mordred
Battle of Camlann; on-page murder of Morgause by her son; final father-son combat
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Subtle Christian-era setting with minor ritual references
Subtle prophecies, visions, and Nimue's magic woven throughout
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Court intrigue, betrayal, and succession themes drive the plot
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Incest, maternal murder, sexual coercion, and childhood secrecy central
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