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The Wolf and His King
by Finn Longman
Published Jan 27, 2026
About this book
Bisclavret is a nobleman burdened by a harrowing secret: a wolf-sickness that threatens to consume his humanity and shatter his carefully constructed life. To protect his heart and his reputation, he lives in self-imposed exile, shunning the royal court until the ascension of a new monarch forces him to pledge his fealty. The young king, isolated by the shifting loyalties of his courtiers, finds himself drawn to the rough-hewn, mysterious knight who possesses an unexpected depth of strength and mercy.
What begins as a formal duty quickly evolves into a dangerous, magnetic fascination. As the king seeks a connection beyond the constraints of his throne, Bisclavret struggles to reconcile his yearning for companionship with the terrifying beast lurking within his own skin. When Bisclavret vanishes, leaving behind only questions and a kingdom on the brink of ruin, the king must navigate political treachery and his own growing grief.
He is forced to choose between the safety of his crown and the truth of his heart. In a land where destiny is as volatile as the shifting tides, the king discovers that his only hope for salvation lies in the loyalty of a creature long considered a monster.
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What readers are saying
Mary Soon LeeStriking and unusual fantasy, but with considerable bleakness.
"Well now. This is a difficult book for me to comment on, but let's see.... Underneath the title on the inside title page, it says "A retelling of 'Bisclavret', from the Lais of Marie de France. And so it appears to be, not that I have read the original, nor even heard of it before I began this book. Beyond that -- spoiler warning -- it's a story about a shapeshifting man who is sometimes a wolf, and about the king of a small kingdom. It is very much not a run-of-the-mill fantasy. The sections from the perspective of the wolf are cast in verse. The sections from the perspective of the king are in second person ("you"). No character other than Bisclavret is given a name. At the start I loved this, but soon afterward I found that I wasn't *enjoying* it. I cared about the main characters, but craved affection and sweetness, not just need and despair and loneliness. The book upset me. While the ending chapters offered balm, I spent over half the book reading in a state close to unhappiness. I love that this book doesn't retread familiar ground. Yes, it is retelling an old tale, but an unfamiliar tale told in an uncommon fashion. I note that two of the supporting characters (the scribe, the knight in green) compelled me. I half-wish there were a sequel that focused on them. Attempting to balance the highs and lows, call this four out of five wolf stars. About my reviews: I try to review every book I read, including those that I don't end up enjoying. The reviews are not scholarly, but just indicate my reaction as a reader, reading being my addiction. I am miserly with 5-star reviews; 4 stars means I liked a book very much; 3 stars means I liked it; 2 stars means I didn't like it (though often the 2-star books are very popular with other readers and/or are by authors whose other work I've loved). ["
February 8, 2026 Verified Purchase
RWExcellent
"Love this book, the descriptions are very soulful. The king speaking in third person is not unusual or off putting. Its a beautifully written story of longing for love and being able to put your own desires aside. The verse/ poetry pages scattered thru out are equally heartfelt. Its a wonderful retelling. Plus the book cover and pages are beautiful. ["
February 22, 2026 Verified Purchase
Kirstin BrianaGorgeous look and Immersive story!
"Beautiful amazing book! I LOVED this book from the look all the way to the story! I highly recommend reading this series! ["
March 1, 2026 Verified Purchase
Mary WeltonIT LOOKS NEW
"THIS IS A USED BOOK AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL, CAME PACKAGED VERY WELL. I,M AM VERY HAPPY. ["
May 19, 2026 Verified Purchase