The Falcon Queen, Johanna Wittenberg
The Falcon Queen, Johanna Wittenberg
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The Falcon Queen

Author: Johanna Wittenberg

Narrator: Amy Landon

Unabridged: 8 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/17/2023


Synopsis

Ninth-century Norway, the island of Tromøy.

Åsa has won back her father's kingdom, but can she hold it?

The evil shapeshifter Hrolf lurks in the hinterlands, plotting revenge. The powerful Danes threaten from across the Skagerrak Sea, demanding marriage in exchange for peace, while her only ally, Olaf, presses his own suit. Though she loves Olaf, Åsa refuses to sacrifice her position and her people's welfare to become any man's property.

Then, across the snow-clad mountains comes Ragnhild, a runaway shield-maiden, seeking glory and gold. She seems to be the answer to Åsa's prayers, but Ragnhild's past catches up with her, bringing treachery and war.

Contains mature themes.

About Johanna Wittenberg

Like her Viking forebears, Johanna Wittenberg has sailed to the far reaches of the world. She lives on a fjord in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, whom she met on a ship bound for Antarctica.


Reviews

A fabulous continuation of the story of Asa, the Falcon Queen who defends her kingdom from rival Viking clans and powerful enemies. Full of shapeshifting magic and incredible world building, this novel is sure to please lovers of Viking lore!......more

Q: Crossing the high mountain pass, she rejoiced under the vivid blue sky. Her problems lay in the valley far behind. She was on top of the world, and she was free. (c) Q: “I’ve never seen anyone get her out of her seat like that. Thor help the old man,” whispered Åsa. (c) Actually, she has. Her father......more

Goodreads review by Helen

Äsa Haraldsdotter has achieved her goals: she has avenged her father and brother (by murdering her husband who, in his turn, murdered her father and brother) and claimed the throne of Tromöy (Agder), the hereditary kingdom of her family. It is not a big kingdom. In fact, it is very small, and Åsa la......more