From the acclaimed author of The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills, and The Last Enchantment comes the gripping story of Mordred, the fated son of King Arthur and his half-sister Morgause. Hidden away in the Orkney Islands since childhood, Mordred is thrust from a humble life as a fisherboy into the grandeur and intrigue of Arthur’s High Court. There, he discovers his true parentage and rises to a position of trust—only to be ensnared in the dangerous plots and counterplots that will decide the fate of Camelot.
Mary Stewart’s vivid retelling explores whether Mordred was truly a traitor or a victim of unyielding prophecy. With unforgettable characters—Arthur, Guinevere, the loyal Bedwyr, and the bitterly ambitious Morgause—The Wicked Day blends emotional depth with historical imagination, bringing the Arthurian legend to its climactic, tragic conclusion.
A masterful finale to Stewart’s Merlin series, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, Arthurian myth, and richly imagined re-creations of the past.
