Black Shield Maiden

Author : Willow Smith,Jess Hendel
Publisher : Random House Large Print
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593949023

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Black Shield Maiden by Willow Smith,Jess Hendel Pdf

From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings. “Intimate, tender, and fiercely epic.”—Tomi Adeyemi, author of Children of Blood and Bone Lore, legend, and history tell us of the Vikings: warrior kings on epic journeys of conquest and plunder. But the stories we know are not the only stories to tell. There is another story, one that has been lost to the mists of time: the saga of the dark queen. This saga begins with Yafeu, a defiant yet fiercely compassionate young warrior who is stolen from her home in the flourishing Ghānaian empire and taken to a distant kingdom in the North. There she is thrust into a strange, cold world of savage shield maidens, tyrannical rulers, and mysterious gods. And there she also finds something unexpected: a kindred spirit. She comes to serve Freydis, a shy princess who couldn’t be more different from the confident and self-possessed Yafeu. But they both want the same thing: to forge their own fate. Yafeu inspires Freydis to dream of a future greater than the one that the king and queen have forced upon her. And with the princess at her side, Yafeu learns to navigate this new world and grows increasingly determined to become one of the legendary shield maidens—to fight not only for her freedom but for the freedom of others. Yafeu may have lost her home, but she still knows who she is, and she’s not afraid to be the flame that burns a city to the ground so a new world can rise from the ashes. She will alter the course of history—and become the revolutionary heroine of her own myth.

Author : Willow Smith,Jess Hendel
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593356746

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Black Shield Maiden by Willow Smith,Jess Hendel Pdf

From Willow Smith and Jess Hendel comes a powerful and groundbreaking historical saga about an African warrior in the world of the Vikings. “Intimate, tender, and fiercely epic.”—Tomi Adeyemi, author of Children of Blood and Bone Lore, legend, and history tell us of the Vikings: warrior kings on epic journeys of conquest and plunder. But the stories we know are not the only stories to tell. There is another story, one that has been lost to the mists of time: the saga of the dark queen. This saga begins with Yafeu, a defiant yet fiercely compassionate young warrior who is stolen from her home in the flourishing Ghānaian empire and taken to a distant kingdom in the North. There she is thrust into a strange, cold world of savage shield maidens, tyrannical rulers, and mysterious gods. And there she also finds something unexpected: a kindred spirit. She comes to serve Freydis, a shy princess who couldn’t be more different from the confident and self-possessed Yafeu. But they both want the same thing: to forge their own fate. Yafeu inspires Freydis to dream of a future greater than the one that the king and queen have forced upon her. And with the princess at her side, Yafeu learns to navigate this new world and grows increasingly determined to become one of the legendary shield maidens—to fight not only for her freedom but for the freedom of others. Yafeu may have lost her home, but she still knows who she is, and she’s not afraid to be the flame that burns a city to the ground so a new world can rise from the ashes. She will alter the course of history—and become the revolutionary heroine of her own myth.

Author : Joseph Leo DeCelle
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781098035518

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Red Girl by Joseph Leo DeCelle Pdf

The Crucible Steel Saga continues! Rulers come and go. Only legends remain... This is a tale of a journey. A quest like no other. The story of Inghen Ruaidh Borson (Red Girl), great granddaughter of the legendary Nordic ruler, King Ronhan Borson, whose sword-the Borson + Rex-is stolen in the night. The quest to find the sword-the sword of all swords-and the rise of yet another great legend.

Author : Richard Denning
Publisher : Mercia Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780956810373

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Shield Maiden by Richard Denning Pdf

Anna, a girl growing up in a Saxon village in seventh-century Mercia, finds a golden horn in the ruins of a Roman villa. Soon an ugly dwarf, a beautiful sorceress, and even her own people are after her to gain the powers of the horn.

Author : T. Stedman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508855544

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Shield Maiden by T. Stedman Pdf

ISLA SNOW is a cold, hard assassin. Left devoid of feeling since everything she loved was taken away, the one thing she clings to is the promise once made that she is destined to meet her mate, a true man of the sea.But she never bargained for MALLEVEN MANCINI: cunning, ruthless, jaw-droppingly hot - and impossible to resist.Enslaved to him from the moment of meeting, she must destroy a good man and become embroiled in a plot to bring down the kingdom - and her own family.Despite being one of five powerful Sirens, resilient and beautiful, the man she loves now hates her, and it seems there is nothing left.With Malleven poised to take the kingdom, and Human governments aligning to strengthen their position, Isla finds herself more trapped than ever before. She alone must make the decision on which her life, the kingdom and her family rests.Is Isla strong enough to fight Fate? Can she win back her freedom, family and the man who thinks she betrayed him?'Fall seven times, get up eight', her sensei would say. She's a 21st Century Siren ... and a survivor if nothing else!SHIELD MAIDEN is book three in the 21st Century Sirens Series.

Author : Sharon Emmerichs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1804545554

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Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs Pdf

Shield Maiden is a lush fantasy that is both epic and intimate. Refocusing the narrative on a fierce young woman reclaiming her power, it will upend everything you think you know about Beowulf. Fryda has grown up hearing tales of her uncle, King Beowulf, and his spectacular defeat of the monstrous Grendel. Her one desire is to become a shield maiden in her own right, but a terrible accident during her childhood has thwarted this dream. Yet still, somehow, she feels an uncontrollable power begin to rise within herself. The last thing Fryda wants is to be forced into a political marriage, especially as her heart belongs to her lifelong friend, Theow. However, as foreign kings and chieftains descend upon her home to celebrate Beowulf's fifty years as the king of Geatland, the partnership begins to seem inevitable. That is, until, amidst the lavish gifts and drunken revelry, a discovery is made that threatens the safety of Fryda's entire clan - and her own life. Incensed by this betrayal, Fryda resolves to fight for her people no matter the cost. As a queen should. As a shield maiden would. And as the perilous situation worsens, Fryda's powers seem only to grow stronger. But she is not the only one to feel the effects of her new-found battle-magic. For, buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon is drawn to Fryda's untamed power, and is slowly awakening from a long, cursed sleep...

Author : Melanie Karsak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Fate and fatalism
ISBN : 9798746309235

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Shield-maiden by Melanie Karsak Pdf

"For Odin's chosen, all roads lead to Valhalla. With Gudmund dead, Hervor and Hofund are crowned queen and king of Grund. The pair soon discovers that ruling a Viking land is not without difficulty. Enemies from without and within threaten the new rulers. While her dreams are the same, Hervor's future becomes unclear. The gods have grown silent. Only Skadi whispers to Hervor now, and all her words are warnings. A dark moon is rising. Hervor must learn to rely on her inner strength to protect her family and face the tumultuous path the Norns have woven for her. [This] historical fantasy novel retells the Norse Hervarar saga, depicting the life of the shield-maiden Hervor"--Back cover.

Author : Martha Carr,Michael Anderle,Charley Case
Publisher : Lone Valkyrie
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1642027944

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Shield Maiden by Martha Carr,Michael Anderle,Charley Case Pdf

Every time a shot rings out a Valkyrie earns her wings. Mila is earning hers the hard way hunting down the monsters that have taken her sister. It was supposed to be a simple scouting mission. But the trail is leading her to an unexpected discovery. What if the things that go bump in the night start to slither out into the light? An ancient horror, full of malice and nightmares, is coming to the Idaho Wilderness. She should probably run, but Valkyries don't back down from a fight, no matter the risk. Besides, there are lives at stake, and it's a Valkyries job to choose the dead. The Dwarf King would be proud. Scroll to the top and click Buy Now to join Mila in Shield Maiden and continue the story that Finnegan started.

Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Headline Accent
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786153647

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Shieldmaiden by Marianne Whiting Pdf

'I so enjoyed this book. It was easy to read and a joy for anyone who enjoys reading about the Viking culture... I absolutely loved this book' ***** Amazon VINE VOICE review 'Good character description and development. An interesting and engaging story... This book ticks all these boxes. A great Read' ***** Amazon review 'The author has managed to weave historical fact into the story beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to reading the next one of the trilogy' ***** Amazon review The first book in the compelling Shieldmaiden Trilogy about a young Viking who must grow from a headstrong teenager into a woman and respected warrior. ________ She was born with a great destiny... A young Viking woman picks up her sword and goes in search of retribution and justice. In 934 the English are fighting the Norse for supremacy over the North. Worship of the old Norse gods is challenged by Christianity. Traditional loyalties are tested and revenge can be swift and violent. In Cumbria a man is outlawed and killed. Faced with a life of destitution and servitude, his daughter Sigrid's only option is to appeal to the King of Norway to reverse his judgement on her father and allow her to inherit the family farm. But Norway is far away and Sigrid has only her wits and her skill with the sword to help her cause. Sigrid sets out to regain her birthright, encountering kings, warriors and villains on her quest. While her fighting skills earn her admiration, she must also learn about duty, honour and loyalty if she is to grow from a headstrong teenager into a woman and a respected warrior.

Author : Mike Bullock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1946183997

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Runemaster by Mike Bullock Pdf

BLOOD IN THE SNOWThe greatest village in the northland of Njodica is that of Kirwall, led by the battle veteran known as the Runemaster. His son, Skarl hopes to one day take his place and possess the mystic Rune axe. But Skarl is falsely accused of a crime by a jealous warrior and cast out. Days later the same villain conspired with the Ysling, a bloodthirsty tribe bent on destroying Kirwall. What ensues is a massacre leaving all dead except for Skarl's beloved, the fiery shield maiden Lucina.Alone with only his courage and fighting skills, the young warrior sets off on an epic journey to save his beloved. Along the way he will encounter all manner of horrors, both human and animal, ready to end his life alone in the cold wilderness.

Author : C. F. E. Black
Publisher : Scepter and Crown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1737942577

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Shield of Shadow by C. F. E. Black Pdf

Read the prequel to the YA epic fantasy series fans are calling "beautiful," "compelling," and "thrilling," and learn how a girl from nowhere becomes the most powerful sorcerer in the kingdom.

Author : S J Barthel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1790995981

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Bjarka by S J Barthel Pdf

When ships were made of wood, and men were made of iron. When warriors held to nine noble virtues, of the Asatru religion: courage, truth, honor, fidelity, discipline, hospitality, industriousness, self-reliance, and perseverance. In a time when necessity dictated your path, a gentle noblewoman is forced to become something she had no desire to be; a Shield Maiden. Bjarke and Bjarka are twins, as such, they have a close bond between them. One of their countrymen betrayed them both when he sold Bjarke into slavery, into the hands of their enemy. Ábiorn swore Bjarke is dead and seeks the King's help in forcing Bjarka to marry him. Not because he loves her, he loves her wealth.Bjarka knows her brother is not dead. In spite of everyone denying her claim, she swears to bring Bjarke home. As her journey begins, she meets some very unusual friends along the way, in doing so, she creates an army. An army that consists of mercenaries, mages, and dragons.Bjarka will return home with or without her brother, and when she does, she will bring hell back with her.

Author : MARIANNE. WHITING
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1786153661

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Honour Is All by MARIANNE. WHITING Pdf

Sigrid Kveldulfsdaughter, now a respected warrior and land-owner, feels she has reached her goal and can settle down to peaceful trade and see her children grow into adulthood. But then her uncle Eirik Bloodaxe makes another attempt to win the throne of the Viking Kingdom of Jorvik and, invoking blood-ties, calls on her support. Sigrid is torn between her duty to Eirik Bloodaxe and her loyalty to her Cumbrian neighbours. She has to face her hardest challenge yet as this war could see her and her husband fighting for opposite sides on the battlefield. Enemies from Sigrid's past re-surface and pose dangers that can't always be met sword-in-hand. Magic, treachery and intrigue combine to threaten the lives of Sigrid's children and she is forced into a final, desperate struggle.

Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1786153017

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Shieldmaiden by Marianne Whiting Pdf

You are your father's daughter... A young Viking woman picks up her sword and goes in search of retribution and justice. In 934 the English are fighting the Norse for supremacy over the North. Worship of the old Norse gods is challenged by Christianity. Traditional loyalties are tested and revenge can be swift and violent. In Cumbria a man is outlawed and killed. Faced with a life of destitution and servitude, his daughter Sigrid's only option is to appeal to the King of Norway to reverse his judgement on her father and allow her to inherit the family farm. But Norway is far away and Sigrid has only her wits and her skill with the sword to help her cause. Sigrid sets out to regain her birthright, encountering kings, warriors and villains on her quest. While her fighting skills earn her admiration, she must also learn about duty, honour and loyalty if she is to grow from a headstrong teenager into a woman and a respected warrior.

Author : Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Cattle
ISBN : UCAL:B3243184

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Holstein-Friesian Herd-book by Holstein-Friesian Association of America Pdf