Tula Rose

Book 2 of the series Tula Rose: The Kingdom is an intriguing and thought-provoking fantasy, set inpresent day. The story unfolds commencing from Camelot Castle Hotel in Tintagel, a village linkedto the legend of King Arthur, in Cornwall, England, to the Isles of Scilly. This gripping and innovativefantasy brings a myth to reality. The storyline blends metaphysical concepts, Celtic folklore, Arthurianfolklore, and Chinese philosophy into an exciting quest throughout Cornwall medieval castles andplaces. The English couple, Tula Rose and William Ridel, holidaying in Cornwall to celebrate William s56th birthday, find themselves travelling through hidden tunnels and mystical lands, such as thelost realm of Lyonesse, uncovering past betrayals and confronting supernatural forces, all becauseWilliam had a worrying dream that Guinevere, King Arthur s wife, had been kidnapped. Williamand Tula visit Merlin, Guinevere s and King Arthur s mentor, to plan Guinevere s rescue. They learnthat Guinevere must be rescued before the Winter Solstice in order to fulfill her destiny to uniteBritain, drive back its invaders, and create a new Round Table, to save and reunite the Kingdom. Suzanne Mondoux creates a fun read. There are no dull moments of traveling through the spellbindingmystical places of Cornwall. She provides an atmospheric account of Tintagel Castle s history andthe erudite, thoroughly researched, yet perfectly down-to-earth discussions of Taoism, Yin and Yang,and other Chinese philosophies. Suzanne Mondoux s book distinguishes itself through its creative boldness. It is not a typical fantasytale; instead, it embodies a spiritual parable rooted in destiny and moral questioning. While herinclusion of supernatural beings adds narrative power and intrigue to the plot, she uses narrativessurrounding King Arthur, Merlin, and Guinevere to add spiritual and historical context to the book,rather than giving it a complete fairy tale feel.