Shieldmaiden - Softcover

"Well-written and wonderfully told" -- Deborah Previte "Packed with atmosphere and adventure, Shieldmaiden is a compelling saga indeed." -- Rod Duncan * the Riot trilogy * "A gripping adventure with a bold, uncompromising heroine, written in the true Nordic tradition. This is storytelling at its best." -- Chris d'Lacey * The Last Dragon Chronicles *

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.