The Dragon of Denmark
Jennifer Ivy Walker
Viking Historical
Skårde the Scourge, bastard son of the Danish king Harald Bluetooth, is a fierce Viking warlord who earned the prestigious title Dragon of Denmark through victorious battles and lucrative Viking raids. When his royal father announces that Skårde will forge a Viking alliance through an arranged marriage to the daughter of Richard the Fearless, the Dragon of Denmark considers the voyage to Normandy an infuriating banishment.
Illegitimate daughter of Richard the Fearless, the Viking Duke of Normandy, Ylva is a Druid priestess and Celtic healer with the otherworldly gift of sight. She learns that she must leave her Breton village behind and travel to Normandy, where she will marry the Viking brute that she has foreseen in a terrifying vision.
When the Frankish king, determined to drive the Vikings from Normandy, attacks and seizes Richard’s clifftop fortress, the Dragon of Denmark must ally with Ljósálfar Light Elves, a Viking völva with powerful seiðr magic, and a vitki– a shapeshifting sorcerer who can assume the form of a falcon–to reclaim the ducal palace.
Uncaged Review: I haven’t read a ton of Viking books, but after reading this book, it makes me want to read more and even watch The Vikings series on TV. This book adds the Norse mythology with the Viking lore, romance, epic battles and magic. I couldn’t have been more immersed in this world as I read along and one thing this author is known for, is her exquisite attention to detail. There is not a stone untouched in the research and the author manages to keep upping her game, I don’t know where she will ever hit her limit.
I loved Ylva from the moment I met her, and Skarde is a hero for the ages. This is a steamy novel, and my new favorite from this author, which I feel like I say every time I read a new book from her. I felt like I was a part of this story, and that’s the best kind, not too many authors can pull that off, especially with the historical stories, but Ms. Walker has done it for me. When I list my top ten historical authors, this author is definitely in the top five. Reviewed by Cyrene
5 Stars
