Publisher's Synopsis
From author M J Porter, comes a novel of the most influential woman in eleventh-century Denmark, Lady Estrid.Lady Estrid: A Novel of Eleventh Century DenmarkDaughter, Sister, Duchess, Aunt. Queen.United by blood and marriage. Divided by seas. Torn apart by ambition.Lady Estrid Sweinsdottir has returned from Kiev, her first husband dead after only a few months of marriage. Her future will be decided by her father, King Swein of Denmark, or will it?A member of the ruling House of Gorm, Estrid might not be eligible to rule, as her older two brothers, but her worth is in more than her ability to marry and provide heirs for a husband, for her loyalty is beyond question. With a family as divided and powerful as hers, stretching from England to Norway to the land of the Svear, she must do all she can to ensure Denmark remains under the control of her father's descendants, no matter the raging seas and boiling ambition that threatens to imperil all.Praise for Kingmaker: England: The Tenth Century."M.J. Porter has made the tenth century come alive. Thoroughly enjoying the book and look forward to reading more." Amazon reviewer."It is difficult to find accurate accounts of the succession of royalty from the 10th century. The author must have done a huge amount of research and study go to give us pertinent information on this period of time." Amazon ReviewerMEET THE AUTHORI'm an author of historical fiction (Early English/Viking) and fantasy. I write A LOT, you've been warned.Find me @coloursofunison or at www.mjporterauthor.com or at www.earlofmercia.wordpress.com where I blog about books and films and sometimes, writing!
