{"product_id":"the-lost-book-of-lancelot","title":"The Lost Book of Lancelot","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJohn Glynn \u003c\/b\u003eis the Editorial Director of Hanover Square Press, an imprint of HarperCollins. His nonfiction debut \n\u003ci\u003eOut East: Memoir of a Montauk Summer\u003c\/i\u003e was an Indie Next pick, an \n\u003ci\u003eOprah, The Magazine \u003c\/i\u003e\"Best LGBTQ Book of 2019,\" and a \n\u003ci\u003eCosmopolitan\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2019, among other accolades. His writing has appeared in \n\u003ci\u003ePeople, Oprah Daily\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Millions\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Daily Beast.\u003c\/i\u003e He lives in New York City with his partner and dog, Whitman.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This beautiful book kept me reading into the early morning hours. Just as A Star Is Born has been remade a number of times to reflect a new generation, this queer retelling of Arthurian legend is deliciously modern. It's a story with a perspective that so many have been clamouring for. Such dense historical lore is deftly handled with a language of such delicacy and yearning. The veneration of nature and rich physicality left me gasping for more than a few moments. The vigour of the enchanting plot had me in awe of the blooming of Lancelot's complex maturity. From lost, sensitive, insolent boyhood to robust, hard-loving, gallant knighthood; in Lancelot we have a character who really earns how much one roots for him. This is a real showpiece of a novel that was truly a joy to dive into the whole way through.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKuchenga Shenjé, author of The Library Thief\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"Lyrical, tender, and steeped in legend, John Glynn's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Book of Lancelot \u003c\/i\u003ereimagines a familiar tale with breathtaking intimacy and emotional depth. A queer epic that draws on medieval lore while daring to explore what destiny demands of the heart.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is a wildly entertaining retelling of the King Arthur myth, focusing on the life of Lancelot through a lense of queer exploration. Glynn does a fantastic job blending historical elements alongside adventure and fantasy. Filled with incredible world building, Glynn's writing shines as he explores the Arthurian era with authority, and breathes new life into these long-known legends.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIsaac Fitzgerald, TODAY Show\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Filled with magic, yearning, and lush settings, I devoured this one!\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBecca Freeman, author, co-host of Bad on Paper and co-founder of RomComPods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is a splendid retelling, and retooling, of the Arthurian legends, and in particular of the story of Sir Lancelot. John Glynn, wearing his considerable learning lightly, has fashioned an alternative version of an ancient tale, with a result that is at once vigorous and magical. Camelot will never be the same again.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Banville, Booker Prize-winning author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"John Glynn has written an astonishing reimagining of Arthurian legend in \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Book of Lancelot\u003c\/i\u003e. The world Glynn creates here is so richly detailed and evocative that I felt completely transported - and stayed awake far too late turning these pages. It was such a joy to step out of the real world and into this one for a while.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Beth Keane, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"John Glynn's \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Book of Lancelot\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful, romantic reimagining of the Arthurian legend. Glynn strikes an assured balance between the real and the unreal that is endlessly surprising and involving. It's a stellar debut and I'm already excited to see what he does next.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"An empowered queer reclamation of Lancelot's story. \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Book of Lancelot \u003c\/i\u003eis a touching and heartfelt ode to love, magic and belonging.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrances White, USA Today bestselling author of Voyage of the Damned\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"John Glynn's enthralling debut is a sensory, sensual retelling of Arthurian legend that feels both timely and timeless. Finally we have a hero's coming-of-age that echoes the queerness of its origins by weaving together magic, forbidden love, and heartbreak -- ultimately resulting in a novel that not only exhilarates, but also heals.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustinian Huang, Stonewall Award-winning author of The Emperor and the Endless Palace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Entertaining... Glynn makes Arthurian England vivid and immersive, complete with the expected dragons and quests alongside more surprising queer characters and relationships that blend wonderfully with the romance integral to the chivalric tale. The author clearly knows his stuff, drawing from a vast array of sources to create a fresh, fun take on a classic that will as readily appeal to longtime Camelot fans as those with only passing familiarity with this world.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Glynn's tale lends vulnerability and complexity to a well-known hero, while honoring the character's origins of medieval lore.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Hidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan has grown up among the island's sisterhood, but always at a distance. He hears whispers of a prophecy that may shed light on his destiny-and his true identity: Lancelot. Determined to master the skills and knowledge worthy of the knight he is meant to be, he begins training alongside the handsome Galehaut. As the two grow closer, they guide one another toward their truest selves. But no matter how tightly they cling to one another, each has a role to play in the wizard Merlin's grand prophecies. When Lancelot is forced to follow Merlin to Camelot, he fights to protect his heart while seeking the fabled Holy Grail. As he grows closer to his fellow knights, Lancelot must keep an explosive secret to himself-the truth of what he left behind on the Isle of Women, of the man he truly is beneath the armor. All the while, Roman legionaries too scour far and wide for the grail. As an army encroaches on their kingdom, King Arthur and his knights must race to ensure that this powerful object doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Steeped in rich medieval lore, THE LOST BOOK OF LANCELOT is an immersive, poignant reexamination of the most famous knight of the Round Table. It is the story of a once vulnerable boy who is forced to rise to the occasion, of a kingdom under siege, and of the battle between the old world and the new\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[An] exquisitely layered novel. . . \n\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Book of Lancelot\u003c\/i\u003e is astounding in its perspective on a legendary time through the lens of various forms of love, including first love and the deepest friendships. Glynn imagines a more multifaceted past underneath the familiar story.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, GOODREADS, AND THE MILLIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA TODAY SHOW BEST BOOK OF MAY AND A PEOPLE BEST LGBTQ+ BOOK FOR PRIDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA VERY GAY BOOK CLUB AND SHELF CARE BOOK CLUB PICK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Out East, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e a breathtaking reimagining of the legend of Sir Lancelot--an epic Arthurian fantasy about destiny, identity, and forbidden love at the heart of Camelot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden away on the Isle of Women, a nameless orphan grows up among a powerful sisterhood, always at a distance. But whispers follow him: a prophecy naming him Lancelot, tied to the fate of King Arthur's court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermined to master the skills of knighthood, he trains alongside the charismatic Galehaut. As the two become inseparable, their bond deepens into a love that will shape both their destinies--yet each is bound to a role in Merlin's unfolding prophecies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Lancelot is summoned to Camelot, he enters the world of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. There, amid quests for the Holy Grail and the rising threat of Roman forces, he must navigate loyalty, love, and the growing truth of the life he left behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteeped in medieval myth and Arthurian legend, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Book of Lancelot \u003c\/i\u003eis an immersive retelling of one of literature's most enduring figures--an epic tale of war, fate, and a love that could reshape a kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/23\/2026 (EAN 9781538775233, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e 12\/30\/0001 (EAN 9781538775233, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496243986710,"sku":"9781538775233","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781538775233.jpg?v=1783058044","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/the-lost-book-of-lancelot","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}