Born as a princess - destined to serve the Norse gods
Thoron grows up in an Irish village with her grandmother - unaware that she is the daughter of the Norwegian King, Haakon Haakonsson.
At fourteen she leaves the Emerald Isle, and sails to her royal family just as the bloody battle for the kingship enters its last dramatic phase.
The burden of her heathen inheritance weighs heavily upon her shoulders, and she finds herself forced to battle against everything her father stood for.
In the 13th century, Norway was enjoying the peak of its power and influence.
But everything was controlled by men!
This is the second novel in the Daughters of Freya series
How it all started:
Freya and the Serpent´s Children
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Gunhild Haugnes
Terje Heiestad
The Norwegian author Gunhild Haugnes, who has a background in journalism and research, has created the Daughters of Freya series. This epic historical fiction series spans a thousand years - from the Viking Age to 2030. The novels are built on extensive historical research, including journeys to key locations in the stories.
Beginning with Freydis Eiriksdatter’s voyage from Greenland to Vinland, the series follows seven women of the same bloodline, each facing a formidable task that
becomes part of a greater struggle.
So far five novels have been published. The predominantly English-language
readership has given the books 2,500+ ratings on Amazon and Goodreads, averaging 4.0-4.7/5. The Norwegian audiobooks have 1,470+ Storytel ratings averaging 4.1-4,3/5.
Each novel stands alone, while Norse mythology connects the women across the
centuries, culminating in Ragnarök in 2030.
Seven women. Seven challenges. A thousand years. One destiny
