A Viking historical fantasy
DAUGHTERS OF VALHALLA
Three Viking sisters. Three different fates. One epic quest to save their village.
In a quiet Norse village, three Viking sisters follow the destinies woven for them by the Norse gods—one a shieldmaiden, one a seer, and one with the heart of a queen. But their tranquil life is shattered when a raider invades their village and steals their father’s throne.
Bound by blood, the sisters unite in a vow of revenge. Yet as they live like captives in their own home, can they save their family and their village—or will their plans end in heartbreak and their fates unravel forever?
Book 1
SONG OF THE SHIELDMAIDEN
In Viking-age Scandinavia, three sisters unite to save their village from a cruel usurper. But when Svanhild, the eldest, is forced into a betrothal with the enemy’s son, she must walk a hard path between love and revenge.
Book 2
WHISPERS OF A SORCERESS
Haldis has trained as a seer all her life—but now she faces confusing visions and prayers that seem to go unanswered. As her family’s fate hangs in the balance, can she confront her past and uncover a hidden power within?
Book 3
SHADOWS OF A QUEEN
Expected release: Winter 2024/2025
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MEET THE SISTERS
SVANHILD
Firstborn daughter of Jarl Tove and his wife Helga, Svanhild is stubborn and passionate by nature. Shunning marriage, she dreams of being a shieldmaiden. Cherishing a strong faith in the Norse gods, she sees signs of them everywhere, from the ravens in the trees to the rainbow bridge spreading across the winter sky. She enjoys singing, spending time with her family, and battle training.
HALDIS
The second-born daughter of Tove and Helga, Haldis was born blind in one eye with a red rash running down one side of her face. Since her mother saved her from abandonment as an infant, she has trained as a Viking seer—but she doubts her own abilities. She would rather be sitting by the lake than reading runes, and when in company she hides her scars beneath a hood.
BRYNJA
Youngest daughter of Tove and Helga, Brynja is shy and compassionate. She loves spending time with friends and family, and she has a gift for domestic arts. She particularly looks up to her mother, who runs the longhouse with authority and compassion. Although she can’t envision herself married to anyone, she looks forward to running her own house one day.