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The Falcon Queen (The Norsewomen) Paperback – July 1, 2020

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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.
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    The Norsewomen
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Wittenberg has a comfortable grasp on Viking culture, from practices preparing food for winter, weaponry and warcraft, as well as ship construction and repair. The varied women's roles and their training as shield maidens are some of my favorite aspects of the series. Additionally, Asa and Hrolf both use magic to inhabit the bodies of animals, adding an enjoyable mystical layer to the story. The characters and time period come alive within Wittenberg's prose, casting a spell on all who enter the halls of the Norsewomen series. --Historical Novels Review

Ms Wittenberg sweeps us back to 9th-century Norway, to a time of legend and magic. This is a time of shapeshifters and heroic deeds, a time where the strongest rules. While Åsa may not always be physically the strongest, she is a force to be reckoned with--especially when she has her back to the wall and must fight to defend those she holds dear.

Ms Wittenberg has taken the ancient stories and twisted them into a vivid description of the challenges facing a young woman who refuses to conform, making her own way in a world where women were usually restricted to the role of wife, mother--and, in some cases, victim. Åsa is no victim. She rules her own little kingdom, oversees everything from the brewing of ale to the preparation of flax. She fights, she raids,she trades, she worries about her little son.
In summary, Åsa comes alive. --Reviewed for Discovering Diamonds

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*****Wittenberg has done a fantastic job of melding intrigue and supernatural powers the Vikings actually believed in to carry her story from exciting opening to satisfying end. She presents bloody Viking battles along the way in graphic detail no other authors can emulate. Her first novel, Norse Queen, and now this book have entrenched her as THE writer on things Norse. She does her homework and it shows. --D.P. Hathaway*****Johanna Wittenberg magically transports her readers back to the 9th century world of the Vikings in The Norse Queen and its sequel The Falcon Queen. I mean who doesn't love a story with Shield Maidens, Volvas, and berserkers? Ms Wittenberg did her homework and it shows. I can't wait for more and I'll have a hard time finding something to read while I wait that will even come close. --Amazon customer review*****Joanna Wittenberg describes the world of Norse women like she lived it. Her characters step off the page and historical detail amazes. I can smell the sea, feel the north wind and hear the fierce sounds of battle in her words. --Jeanne Lewis

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shellback Studio (July 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1734566418
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734566413
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.71 x 8 inches
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Outstanding historical research, vivid setting, and fascinating characters.
Joanna Wittenberg describes the world of Norse women like she lived it. Her characters step off the page and historical detail amazes. I can smell the sea, feel the north wind and hear the fierce sounds of battle in her words. I look forward to reading her next book, The Raider Bride.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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I kind of unintentionally stumbled upon this series and am so glad I did. There's love, heart break, war, history. It's also well written with well built characters. Now, on to number three!
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the savage amazon
4.0 out of 5 stars More trials for Asa,
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2022
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Olaf married for an heir. Olaf is finally told he has a son in Halfdan. Rorik attacks only to fall in battle. Women have pledged to Asa. The sorceress's magic is still in play. Will Sonja discover secrets kept hidden. Can Asa remain a strong queen, or is this when she herself falls....no spoilers..,
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N. Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2021
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I really enjoyed the continuing story of Asa, Queen of Tromoy. Expect a lot of swordfighting, all skillfully described. Sometimes in a melee the author loses track of her characters' actions, and the writing gets confused, but never here. Let the sense of magic sweep you into an older point of view about how the world worked, or works. A fine read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure, emotions, grief and growth
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Another well written tale with a little bit of everything to encompass a good tale. Looking forward to the next adventure!
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E. Ervin
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of excitement
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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This was a very readable and interesting book to me. I finished it this weekend and look forward to the next in the series. The setting and time frame were so very interesting. I haven’t read many books set in this era and really enjoyed learning about life then. It had a touch of magic that I liked and I did like the characters as well. We don’t see enough strong women in books and this one definitely had strong women. I liked reading about the fighting as well which was a new thing for me. All in all well worth reading.
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Virginia28
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Enjoyed the historical facts -- I couldn't put it down!!
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Kindle Customeryak
3.0 out of 5 stars Nothing happens
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2022
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This story doesn't really have any plot twists, exciting battles or anything the fist book had. Not very impressed. The main character didn't get the development she deserved.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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I’m always fascinated by Norse mythology fact and fiction and this book is rife with both. I’ll now follow Joanna Wittenberg for her incredible writing based on her fact learned history of this brutal time period and her imagination and magic that makes her books outstanding. Excellent read.
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mrs c howard-smith
5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable saga
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2021
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Action, interesting characters that have developed over the first two books of the trilogy with the underlying theme of unrequited love: I look forward to the final volume.
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Kathleen Hawkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Queen Asa the shield maiden
Reviewed in Australia on February 19, 2024
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Another great book in the series. So wonderful to read this Viking era of strong women and their perspective. It is so hard to find stories of that time, fact or fiction, of matriarchal women. We know they existed.
Plus I also enjoyed the detail you put in to the everyday life of Vikings. Their seasons, their harvest, their trade, healing, marriage and divorce ceremonies, how they built and lived, their relationships. All very informative on how our ancestors once lived.
So thank you for your books Johanna.
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Tanya Smith
4.0 out of 5 stars Viking world
Reviewed in Australia on March 22, 2021
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I liked this book even more than book one - a wonderful continuing saga of Queen Asa and her loyal followers
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