The Curse of Excalibur

Morgan Trilogy #2

by Lavinia Collins

Commpletely abandoned by everyone she trusted and sold into marriage with the vile Uriens to please her brother, King Arthur, Morgan sits alone in Rheged Castle.

A burning desire for revenge on everyone grows inside her.

Most of all, however, she hates Arthur. So when he unwittingly asks her to look after his sword Excalibur, she senses an opportunity.

But Morgan will have to overcome the trickery of Merlin, and summon all of her otherworldly powers to return to Camelot and vanquish her enemies.

THE CURSE OF EXCALIBUR is the second book of THE MORGAN TRILOGY. It can be enjoyed on its own or read after the first book, THE WITCHES OF AVALON.

Genres: Fantasy, Arthurian, Historical

196 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2015

About the author

Author, feminist, fantasist and chronic daydreamer Lavinia Collins grew up in the rural Westcountry, where there was nothing to do but get lost in her own imagination. She began her love affair with all things medieval when she visited Tintagel castle as a little child. She went on to study medieval literature at University, where she indulged her habit of getting lost in an imaginary past by studying medieval Literature. While there she learned everything about chivalry in theory, and almost nothing in practice. She wanted to share just a little bit of the powerful magic of medieval literature and legend with the wider world, and bring these half-lost stories to a modern audience, to recover the most of all the stories of the women of these legends, who often get lost among all of the tales of heroes and battles. She hopes that you find reading her books as much of a romantic, immersive escape from the “real world” as she did writing them. Now she splits her time between her main passion, writing, and a bit of teaching and a lot of fussing the cat and daydreaming. She loves eating (mainly chocolate), drinking (mainly wine) and being merry (combination of the previous two and good friends).

Reviews

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[Lizzie D · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Lavina Collins a year ago, on a cold and rainy day and she has been keeping me thourghly warm since. Her Guinivere Triology I have read more times then I can count. I have never enjoyed a book more, until this...
Collins has done it again! Produced whitty, complex, gritty, intriguing characters and plot that just leaves you wanting more. With a twinning plot, relatable characters and the intrigue of knowing what is to come if you know Arthurian legends and if not you are in for an amazing adventure.
With the return of favourite characters such as Kay, Arthur, Lancelot and of course Morgan this makes this made the story all the more gripping. To see what this much loved characters were like when they were young. Colin's captures the cocksure and naivety of youth and sexual awaking perfectly,allowing you to foundly and cringe- ly relive your youth.
Collins produced a realistic, gritty and worthy redemption, and excellent discussion of the character of Guinivere. Her discussion of the character of Moragan is no less brilliant and I avidly await the next instalment to see what more the talented witch and writer produce.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Got better toward the end, especially after she stopped telling us (for the hundredth time) that Morgan plaited her hair and put her black jeweled gown on again. I think I may feel the same way about Collins' Morgan as I do about Gregory's Elizabeth - they're just not written as I know them. She comes off as more insecure and needy than strong, fierce and independent.

Take all of that with a grain of salt because I bought and downloaded the final book right after finishing this one so she must be doing something right!

[Mr B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic follow-up to the witches of avalon - the plot (and Morgan!) gets more intense! I am really enjoying the dark, magical tone of this series. I like the fact that the magic is central to the plot, but doesn't lead it, the focus is still on Morgan's personality. Also, plenty of plot twists and intrigue, as well as appearances from some of my favourite Lavinia Collins characters!

[Ilah Stoddart · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Read

Entrancing, Exciting, Enchantment! Great characters enmeshed in each other's lives and loves! You can't put it down. It's a great read!

[Liz C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Another good read from Lavinia Collins. I'm looking forward to the last book in the series. I would recommend her to anyone.

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't think this was as good a read as the first in the series. For me, The Curse Of Excalibur didn't flow as well, which may be due to Morgan changing forms often as I sometimes found this confusing. Morgan's character development is progressing nicely, the third and final book should be explosive!

[Angela Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little sloppy.

[Elsa Carrion · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still a good story, will continue to the final book. Although I find Morgan a very bitter and vengeful woman. She has everything a woman can ask for but she is set on revenge. I'm pretty sure on what might be the ending to the series and still I can't seem to feel sorry for her. It's one of those situations where she brought the ending on to herself all by herself.

[Erik Empson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great follow up to the first book of the MORGAN TRILOGY, more intrigue, magic and dangerous liaisons.

[Jjamieson1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was just as good as the first book, Morgan gets - how shall I say - well, very interesting. Can't wait to read the third now. Love these Arthurian books.