Saxon Heroines by Sandra Wagner-Wright

Saxon Heroines by Sandra Wagner-Wright

Old gods fall as Christianity rises across Northern Europe with a fair amount of help from the women behind the scenes, the wielders of true power. -Chanticleer Reviews

...dramatically gripping novel... A captivating account of the lives of extraordinary women in perilous times. -Kirkus

Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory's The White Queen and Sandra Gulland's The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B.

A] fascinating story of upheaval in early Britain...Historical fiction readers will be absorbed by this intricate tale of memorable Northumbrian women fighting for change. -BookLife

Men have had the first and last word for too long. In Sandra Wagner-Wright's Saxon Heroines, we get to hear from the powerful women of the early medieval world. Well researched, well detailed, and a compelling story make it an enjoyable fresh take on medieval historical fiction. -Alex Telander, San Francisco Book Review

A] brilliant recreation of the lives of inspiring heroines from seventh-century Northumbria. -Readers' Favorite

Seventh century Northumbria, the damp kingdom north of the River Humber, is a land dominated by ambitious kings and conflicting gods struggling for dominance.

Four royal women using their wits and charm guide the warring kingdoms into the new Christian age. Queen Ethelberga encourages Edwin of Northumbria to convert to Christianity. Abbess Hild becomes the most powerful female church leader in Northumbria and sponsors the great Synod of Whitby at her abbey. Princess Enfleda weds King Oswy of Northumbria and supports the young church. Her daughter, the Abbess Elfleda, brings together one united Church in Northumbria.

​​​​​​​If you enjoy books by Jayne Castel, you will enjoy reading about these royal women in Anglo-Saxon Northumbria

Wagner-Wright, Sandra: - Sandra writes historical fiction about courageous women who overcame discrimination. She also writes a weekly blog with entries relating to history, her travel experiences, and other topics that catch her attention. For more information about Sandra, visit her website www.sandrawagnerwright.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781735413204
ISBN 10	1735413208
Title	Saxon Heroines
Author	Sandra Wagner-Wright
Series	Women Of Determination And Courage
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Wagner Wright Enterprises
Year published	2021-02-16
Number of pages	242
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.