"A fabulously witty, provocative, and wise retelling of the medieval legend of Tristan and Isolde, discover a thoroughly modern slant on duty and love bound with reckless action and adventure."
I have fallen head over heels for this gorgeous retelling of the tale of Tristan and Isolde. Medieval legend tells a story of Cornwall and Ireland, a love potion, a love affair, betrayal and tragedy. Author Phoenicia Rogerson takes what is known and twists it into the most beautifully crafted, beguiling and witty story.
A decidedly modern edge takes hold and remains in place. While this is a tale of magic and mayhem, the voice is contemporary which somehow adds even more of an otherworldly feel. There is an energy which flows across the pages as the tale weaves between the legend of Tristan and Isolde, Arthur and Camelot, and Guinevere and Lancelot.
The magic is ancient, Merlin is just as I would have imagined, chivalry rules when it suits, and the story is everything. I’ve chosen this as a LoveReading Star Book as well as a Liz Pick of the Month because the wit and the wise join hand in hand to deliver a killing blow. Dynamic and canny, Isolde traverses the legend while twisting a new understanding and I loved every second of the journey.
A story set in the court of King Arthur, featuring knights, valour, sacrifice, magic and a feminist retelling of the love story of Tristan and Isolde. * * * * * * * * * Isolde, Queen of Cornwall, is on the run. She didn't mean to drink a love potion with the king's nephew, but that little accident has made her scandalously famous.
Isolde features in the following genres: Book Club Recommendations, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Action Adventure, Classic fiction: general and literary, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Humorous Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Historical fantasy, Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings, Historical fantasy, Fantasy, Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Paperback, Hardback. £18.00, down from the £20.00 cover price. Pre-order. 12th November 2026.
Isolde was written by Phoenicia Rogerson and published by HQ an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Isolde has 416 pages
£18.00, reduced from £20.00. Pre-order. 12th November 2026.
