Sharon Emmerichs Shield Maiden Paperback Book

A heroine with a generous spirit, an unshakable will and a dragons fury. H. M. LongHaving grown up hearing tales of her uncle, the great King Beowulf, Frydas one desire is to become a shield maiden in her own right. Yet a terrible childhood accident has left Fryda disabled thus, she believes, thwarting her dream of becoming a warriorwoman for good. But still, somehow, she feels an uncontrollable power begin to rise within herself. Meanwhile, a great celebration of Beowulfs reign is underway, and Frydas house is soon overrun with foreign kings and chieftains. Amidst the drunken revelry, a discovery is made that threatens the safety of Frydas entire clan and her own life. Enraged, Fryda resolves to fight for her people, no matter the cost... and all the while, her powers seem only to grow stronger. But she is not the only one to feel its effects. For, buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon is drawn to Frydas untamed power, and is slowly awakening from a long, cursed sleep...Casts a superb spell... Shimmering with detail, with a propulsive plot to match. D.K. FieldsFantastic fun... An entrancing story of power and peril, presenting a side to the sagas we have never seen before. Ian Green | Sharon Emmerichs Shield Maiden Paperback Book