I, Lady MacBethad

The daughter of the exiled King Gruoch, it was predicted in childhood that she would become Queen of Alba. Her promise to Duncan, the heir to the throne, seemingly confirms this prophecy. She leaves her home, family, and close friend MacBethad to travel to the royal court of Scone and accept her new position.

However, nothing is as Gruoch expects. Duncan' s court is full of intrigue and hostile faces, women eager to take her place, and others whose intentions are shrouded in mystery. With the coronation approaching, a deadly twist comes that forces Gruoch to abandon Duncan and the capital. She finds herself in the hands of an ancient enemy. Her hopes of becoming queen seem lost, and Gruoch does everything she can to survive. However, she vows to fulfill the prophecy and fight for the destiny that was destined for her. Whatever it costs.

Isabelle Schuler delivers a dazzling retelling of a saga of power and intrigue, set in the present day. I, Lady MacBeth reveals the feminine strength and desire for power of the main character, who fearlessly navigates the labyrinth of her own ambitions. In this novel, classic mythological stories meet a modern female perspective, reminiscent of Kirke or Madeline Miller' s Song of Achilles. Prepare for a captivating journey that will change your perspective on legends of long ago.

It is published in the translation of Alžběta Komrsková.