The Guinevere Deception

Guinevere is going to Camelot to marry a man she's never met, but she's not really concerned about her own happiness.  Her father has trained her to protect Camelot from the dark magic threatening its borders.  Since Arthur and his allies defeated their enemies, all magic has been banned from the kingdom.  This is a necessary precaution on paper, but a dangerous one in reality since Arthur still needs magical protection.  That's where Guinevere comes in.  As the daughter of the powerful wizard Merlin, she's in the perfect position to be close to the king.

Arthur is the only one who knows her true identity, and the charismatic king quickly wins over her affections even if their relationship is strictly platonic.  Everyone at court seems to be hiding something, and it's harder to keep her magical protections hidden than she thought.

She's not sure who to trust. The brooding and magnetic Mordred?  The ladies of the court with their gossip and suspicion?  What about the patchwork night who has won fame by defeating all the knights and working his way up to battling the king?  Can she even trust herself?  Why can't she remember anything beyond her training to protect the king?

Kiersten White's take on Camelot is an engaging fantasy adventure that pays homage to the old legends while still being an original take on the characters and mythology.  Hand this to fans of dark fantasy.  Recommended.