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Shieldmaiden

Marianne Whiting
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Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Headline Accent
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781786153647

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'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.

Shieldmaiden Squadron

S.T. Bende
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Author : S.T. Bende
Publisher : S.T. Bende
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Eighteen-year-old Ingrid Tirsdatter is a shieldmaiden—a Viking warrior tasked with protecting her clan while upholding their virtues of honor, valor, and total domination. She’s one-hundred-percent focused on climbing the shieldmaiden ranks, and not at all focused on Axel Andersson—the overly confident and unnaturally good-looking warrior who saved her life exactly one time . . . and hasn’t let her forget it. When an unparalleled enemy threatens Ingrid’s clan, she vows to do everything in her power to protect her home. But saving Valkyris will require her to travel one thousand years into the future, join an elite Southern California sorority, capture a magic-wielding psychopath . . . and not fall for the one warrior in all the realms who could be her undoing. Ingrid’s new assignment is a nightmare in the making, but she’s determined to do her clan proud. After all, she’s a shieldmaiden. And shieldmaidens never back down. This is a full length, young adult fantasy for readers who love action, adventure, subterfuge and romance.

Shieldmaiden's Gambit

StoryBuddiesPlay
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Author : StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher : StoryBuddiesPlay
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Shieldmaiden's Gambit by StoryBuddiesPlay Pdf

In a realm where war drums thunder and giants cast long shadows, a lone shieldmaiden named Brynhildr embarks on a perilous quest. Guided by an ancient prophecy, she ventures into the frozen wasteland of Jotunheim, a land shrouded in darkness and ruled by a tyrannical king. Armed with her courage and a shield etched with mysterious runes, Brynhildr faces brutal battles and unravels the secrets locked within the shield's intricate symbols. But Brynhildr is not alone. As she delves deeper into Jotunheim, she uncovers a flicker of rebellion – a young Jotunn warrior named Arn, disillusioned by the brutality of his own people. Together, they forge an unlikely alliance, their destinies intertwined in a fight for survival. Brynhildr's journey is not just about wielding a shield; it's about unlocking the power within. The runes whisper secrets of courage, of channeling one's will into a force for good. As she masters these newfound abilities, Brynhildr becomes a beacon of hope, inspiring resistance in the war-torn villages. This epic tale of shieldmaidens, Jotunn magic, and battles for freedom will keep you on the edge of your seat. Join Brynhildr as she defies prophecies, unlocks ancient knowledge, and unites two warring factions in a desperate fight for a brighter future. Will her courage and the power of the runes be enough to overcome the darkness that threatens to engulf the land? Dive into a world of Norse mythology and thrilling adventure, and discover the legend of the shieldmaiden who dared to dream of peace.

Black Shield Maiden

Willow Smith,Jess Hendel
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Author : Willow Smith,Jess Hendel
Publisher : Random House Large Print
Page : 641 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593949023

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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.

The Saxon Wolf

Angus Donald
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Author : Angus Donald
Publisher : Canelo
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781800321885

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'Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea Conflict flares once more in Saxony... March, AD 773. Bjarki Bloodhand is now Fire Born – a legendary berserker inhabited by the ferocious spirit of a bear in battle. Yet he has sworn never again to allow that sacred rage to possess him, lest he for ever lose himself in the madness like his father. Tor Hildarsdottir yearns to save pagan Saxony from the grip of the Christian Franks, who now occupy half the region. But she also has serious problems closer to home with her fast-growing pet bear cub, Garm, and, worse, she seems to be falling in love. Widukind, new lord of the Saxons, is on a mission to reconquer the lands of his fathers from the Franks. He will stop at nothing to win the hearts of the men and women of the North, and bind them to his cause. But will they follow the Saxon Wolf in an unwinnable war? And will Bjarki join them? The epic second novel in the Fire Born saga, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Giles Kristian, and Matthew Harffy. Praise for The Saxon Wolf 'Donald has spun another terrific yarn, skilfully interweaving heart-thumping action sequences with a compelling plot... his writing is original and completely convincing. The Saxon Wolf is another step forward and a step up in the Fire Born series. Compelling, disturbing, entertaining, this is a bloody riot from start to finish. In every good sense' Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea Praise for The Last Berserker, Volume One in the Fire Born series ‘Donald has taken the legendary berserkers, those frothing-at-the-mouth shield-biters, and made them human, which once again proves that Donald is a writer not only at the top of his game, but of the game ... It is a wonderful, rich and violent brew. I welcome Angus Donald to the shield wall of Viking fiction like a thirsty man welcomes a mead-brother to the feast ... A tale worthy of the skalds’ Giles Kristian, author of the Raven series ‘With The Last Berserker, Donald has given us the first cut of some serious Dark Age beef. By turns heart-racing, intriguing, and touching, this is not a book for the faint-hearted – I can’t wait for more’ Theodore Brun, author of A Burning Sea ‘The Last Berserker strikes with the thundering power of Thor's hammer... rich with the earthy depth, historical detail, intrigue, violence and adventure that we expect from Donald. But it is Bjarki and Tor that make The Last Berserker stand out... Donald's masterful creations will live on in the imagination long after the final page’ Matthew Harffy, author of the Bernicia Chronicles 'A wonderful, blood-soaked tale of redemption and revenge, set amidst the eighth century clash of civilisations between Pagan Vikings and Christian Franks, by a master of the genre’ Saul David, author of Zulu Hart 'Loved this tale of a berserker facing up against the tidal wave of Charlemagne’s expansion. Great characters, brilliantly paced and explosive, gritty battle-scenes. Highly recommended' John Gwynne, author of Malice ‘Well researched detail and stunning battle scenes make The Last Berserker a white knuckle ride. A thrilling, up-all-night read’ C. R. May, author of The Day of the Wolf 'I loved it. Bjarki and Tor are great characters, instantly relatable. The depth of the immersion in their world and their values gives the book authenticity and weight' Cecelia Holland, author of The Soul Thief

Shieldmaiden

Marianne Whiting
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Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781780882970

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934. Cumbria is in turmoil. The English fight Vikings for political supremacy in the North, whilst the traditional Viking way of life is threatened as Christianity advances against the worship of Norse gods. Against this background, Sigrid embarks on a quest for justice and security for herself and her children. Her 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 is a daughter of an outlaw with only her wits and her sword skills to help her cause. Recruiting a small but gallant force of allies, she sets out to regain her birth-right. During her quest, she encounters kings, warriors and villains. While her fighting skills earn her admiration and rewards, she also begins to understand about duty, honour and loyalty, changing from a headstrong teenager into a respected warrior woman.

Shield Maiden

Richard Denning
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Author : Richard Denning
Publisher : Mercia Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780956810373

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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.

Women in the Viking Age

Judith Jesch
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Author : Judith Jesch
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 9780851153605

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Through runic inscriptions and behind the veil of myth, Jesch discovers the true story of viking women.

Vikings and the Vikings

Paul Hardwick,Kate Lister
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Author : Paul Hardwick,Kate Lister
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476673745

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This essay collection is a wide-ranging exploration of Vikings, the television series that has successfully summoned the historical world of the Norse people for modern audiences to enjoy. From a range of critical viewpoints, these all fresh essays explore the ways in which past and present representations of the Vikings converge in the show's richly textured dramatization of the rise and fall of Ragnar Loobrok--and the exploits of his heirs--creating what many viewers label a "true" representation of the age. From the show's sources in both saga literature and Victorian revival, to its engagement with contemporary concerns regarding gender, race and identity, via setting, sex, society and more, this first book-length study of the History Channel series appeals to fans of the show, Viking enthusiasts, and anyone with an interest in medievalist representation in the 21st century.

Shieldmaiden

Dan Folts
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Author : Dan Folts
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1985638916

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Created from official military reports, research, and dozens of interviews with family members, fellow soldiers, friends, and community members, Shieldmaiden captures the life and times of Sgt. Devin A. Snyder, the only female soldier from Western New York killed during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Snyder was part of a military police battalion assigned to train Afghan National Police in peacekeeping duties in order to prevent the return of the Taliban and other Islamic Fundamentalist groups. She and four others were killed when an IED struck their convoy on June 4, 2011. The shockwave from that blast traveled ever outward, tearing through the military and sending a wave of grief into the small town where Devin grew up. Though the people of Western New York did not expect the Global War on Terror to come to rural America, it did. The Snyders have come through despair and hopelessness and now are convinced that Devin's spirit watches over them like the bald eagle that circled the skies above her funeral. In order to turn a personal tragedy into a public service, the Snyders started the Sgt. Devin A. Snyder Memorial Foundation, which supports veteran's service organizations and local law enforcement. They hold a motorcycle rally each year to raise money and work to keep their daughter's memory alive. Bearing their grief hasn't gotten much easier, but they have come to know that the best way to honor the dead is to try to live a good life.

Black Shield Maiden

Willow Smith,Jess Hendel
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Author : Willow Smith,Jess Hendel
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593356746

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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.

Shield Maiden

Stuart Hill
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Author : Stuart Hill
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781472918642

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"No enemy may find this place; we hide it in mist and shadow..." When King Alfred's great hall is destroyed by the Vikings, the king must flee with his family. But his daughter Aethelflaed knows that hiding in the marshes, far away from the battlefield, is the last thing she wants to do; can she fulfill her destiny and become a warrior princess, a shield maiden? Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set at key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

Shield Maiden

Sharon Emmerichs
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Author : Sharon Emmerichs
Publisher : Redhook
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316566926

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Both epic and intimate, Sharon Emmerichs's extraordinary debut novel reimagines Beowulf from the perspective of a young woman reclaiming her power. All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland’s mightiest warriors. When a childhood accident leaves her tragically injured and unfit for the battlefield, her dreams are dashed—or so she thinks. But a strange, unfathomable power is awakening within her, a power that will soon be put to the test. For when foreign lords and chieftains descend upon Fryda’s home to celebrate her uncle King Beowulf’s fifty-year reign, she realizes not all their guests come with good intentions. Treachery is afoot, and Fryda must gather her courage to fight for her people…as a queen should—as a shield maiden would—and as only Fryda can. But as Fryda’s power grows stronger, something ancient hears its call. For buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon awakens…and Fryda must prove herself once and for all. Praise for Shield Maiden: "A heroine with a generous spirit, an unshakable will, and a dragon's fury." —H. M. Long, author of Hall of Smoke "Casts a superb spell. Shimmering with detail, with a propulsive plot to match" —D. K. Fields, author of the Tales of Fenest trilogy

Shieldmaiden

Marianne Whiting
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Author : Marianne Whiting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1786153017

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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.

The Last Shieldmaiden

Graham John Kelly
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Author : Graham John Kelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798614109646

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The Last Shieldmaiden is an epic dark fantasy adventure set in an alternative world of the medieval era. The book is about war's axe to youth. Unrequited love. Romantic interludes. Friendship's growth through adversity. Coming of age. Bryson, who only just turned twenty, is untrained in the art of warfare and finds himself under the protection of four shieldmaidens - elite warriors that have trained since childhood, and view Bryson as young, useless - though a tad humorous. The shieldmaidens become duty-bound to protect Bryson and thus are under a strict obligation to take him on a perilous quest. To bring aid from an ancient witch before the White Islands becomes host to the dark-magi and their rank-and-file of undead-disciplined-soldiers. Risen from the grave via evil rituals and demons' whispered corruption. Wizards. Witches. Vampires. Undead. Demons. Warlocks. Four female protagonists, one male. A quest-driven adventure during an-all-out invasion of the shieldmaiden's homeland, with the odds stacked against them as this encroaching dark-tide has vanquished larger and superiorly defended islands with ease. Grim and very gruesome bloody battles ensue.Despair is courted daily.Though, the thick fire of courage and flawless swordplay that the shieldmaidens have given their entire lives to perfect. That courage burns as brightly as their magical lustre eyes.