Song of the Valkyrie

When her scorned suitor shows up on AasaÕs doorstep with an army of 300 men, the story of Norway and its greatest Viking queen begins. Fifteen-year-old Aasa, the spirited princess of a small settlement in 9th-century Scandinavia, plans to marry a neighboring prince and live her dream of having a family and being a priestess to her quiet district. So, when her scorned suitor shows up on her doorstep, murders her family and abducts her into the heart of the Viking world, Aasa fights back with fervor, vowing to regain her power and to plan her vengeance. To establish her new position, Aasa challenges Gudrod Hunting-king to glorify his conquest by officially marrying her and holding a wedding feast before all the nobles of his domain. Further asserting her control, she demands the household keys of GudrodÕs mother. A struggle ensues that culminates in a contest over an amulet, The Eye of Odin, which holds visions of the future. Without understanding the images in the flames, Aasa knows there are dark forces in Vestfold. After months of adjustment, Aasa feels she might make a difference in her new world. Then a visiting prince fires a passion for her. She finally has a chance for vengeance, but if she eggs Hrothgar into war, she risks everything sheÕs gained and he may carry her off farther from home. Aasa must choose between vengeance and surrender. ÒThis is a smart manuscript,Ó commented Margaret South, (producer Beaches). ÒYour readers are predominantly women who are well-educated and belong to book clubs.Ó SONG OF THE VALKYRIE is a straight ahead Viking tale, an 134,000 word Adult historical novel, that begins the saga of the greatest Viking queen of all time, the grandmother of the first king of Norway. If you enjoy high-end historical fiction, you will enjoy this Viking saga inspired by Snorri SturlusonÕs HEIMSKRINGLA saga.