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Lädt ... Daughter of the wolf (2016. Auflage)von V. M. Whitworth
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. 859 AD, the lives of four young women converge in a small estate on the edge of the sea in the Great Kingdom of Northumbria. Daughter of the Wolf is a magnificent tale of love, intrigue, life and loss in ninth century England, explored through the lives of four young women, their friends and their families in a Kingdom wracked by war and faced with a looming threat from across the sea. Everyone treats Elfrun, daughter of the nobleman Radmer, as if she is still a little girl, but at 16, she is determined to prove that she is capable of managing her father’s estate and its people. When he is sent to Rome, she has her chance. Buffered by local dramas, challenges and unfortunate circumstances, Elfrun is ready to give up, until greater danger and treachery rears its head. Wynn is the capable and intelligent daughter the blacksmith barely notices and rarely tolerates. Her dream is to produce the beautiful and intricate metalwork like that sold by a mysterious merchant who came from over the sea. Bitterness, family rivalry and tragedy define the life of the quiet girl who has more courage and strength than she believes, but harbours a terrible secret that could consume her very soul. Seathryth is the flirtatious and vivacious daughter of the local steward-a man of ambition and few scruples. Determined to escape her family situation in an ill-judged marriage, her pursuit of passion and yearning for fulfilment has terrible consequences. Auli is a Finnish Merchant’s daughter, whose father owns many slaves, including the enigmatic Finn, who one day meets a lonely and frightened girl named Elfrun on the beach. Finn, the only man who sees her beauty and strength, and always seems to appear at fortuitous times, yet remains remains mysterious and reluctant to make himself known to the rest of Donmouth, because of the shady dealing of his masers. With a cast of well-drawn secondary characters such as the guilt-ridden but compassionate priest Fredegar, the flawed Abbott Ingeld, the overbearing Grandmother the jealous younger cousin Athulf, and the dashing unwanted suitor Daughter of Wolf proves to be an epic and vivid tale peopled by memorable, real and sympathetic characters which brings to life a neglected part of England in a little known era of history. As the blurb suggests, it is a tale of women struggling to survive in a man’s world, and how the choices of ordinary men and women can impact the destiny of many. I throughly enjoyed and recommend this book, although I confess I still prefer the Wulfgar stories by the same author. I received an ebook of this title free from the publisher for the purposes of giving a review. I was not required to write a positive one and all opinions expressed are my own. Elfrun is the daughter of Radmer, Lord of Donmouth, a village like many others in Northumbria. She loves to ride horses, racing against her cousins and friends; but does not enjoy the typical tasks traditionally thought of as "women's work". Her grandmother, Abarhild, wants Elfrun to dedicate herself to the church as a nun. But, when Radmer is asked by the King on a mission to the Pope, Elfrun is thrust into the position of Lord of Dunmouth. She has no idea what this job entails, but, she is determined to prove to all inhabitants, as well as herself, that she can be a good Lord, just like her father. The life of a Lord isn't easy though, and more than one person is determined to make her life as difficult as possible in order to further their own desires. Set in the late 850's, this book is slightly out of the period of history I normally read. I thought it looked like an interesting read though, and was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed the novel. Characters are well developed. Story line is somewhat confusing at times, but everything is brought together in the end, and there are some interesting twists to said story line. I would definitely recommend this book to others and will be looking for more books by this author. Zeige 3 von 3 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Northumbria, 859. In England before the Norman Conquest, a land ruled by rival kings, Radmer of Donmouth is guardian of the estuary, the gateway to Northumbria. When his king sends him on a mission to Rome, Donmouth is left in the safekeeping of Radmer's only daughter, Elfrun. But powerful conspiracies are being woven, and deadly rivals are circling, ready to take advantage of Donmouth's young and inexperienced new ruler. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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