Paulinus Seizes the Moment

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Sandra Wagner-Wright

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Saxon Heroines

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Seventh century England is a hodgepodge of warring Anglo-Saxon states filled with shifting alliances and treacherous grabs for royal power. Kings rise and fall, depending on Woden's Luck. Northumbria, the damp kingdom north of the River Humber, is a state riven with rivalries and kings determined to expand at any cost. Women have no obvious role in a warrior society, but by using their wits, four women—two queens and two abbesses—make monumental changes. One woman marries a pagan king and successfully converts him to Christianity before he dies in battle. One becomes the most powerful abbess in Northumbria and holds the Great Synod at Whitby Abbey, which brings the kingdom back to the Roman Church. Another becomes queen and keeps political alliances strong despite different religious denominations. The fourth woman ushers in a new age by negotiating with kings and churchmen to establish one united church in the Northumbrian kingdom. Based on true events and people, this is the story of Northumbria through the eyes of the most important women of their time.

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Sandra writes historical fiction. Her latest book, "Ambition, Arrogance & Pride" focuses on 18th century Salem MA. Sandra also blogs about history, travel, and other topics that catch her attention. For more information about Sandra, visit her website https://www.sandrawagnerwright.com

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Paulinus Seizes the Moment

Bishop Paulinus realizes King Edwin faces a life-changing dilemma. Will he stick with Woden, the god of his fathers? Or, will he trust this new god - the one who gave him victory in battle. And there's the king's vow that if he won he would convert. So, what are the consequences if he doesn't convert. Paulinus isn't overly sensitive, but even he realizes the enormity of the king's inner struggle and realizes this is the time to force Edwin's choice.

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Saxon Heroines

The king isn’t present. He’s not jostling with the thanes. He’s not directing the woodsmen where to place the Yule log. He’s nowhere near his hall. I know he isn’t with the queen. In fact, since she told him of her child, he avoids her. The king’s absence is like a palpable, living thing—an abandoned heart ripped from its body.

I sense this is the time. He is ready to turn to God.

I make my way around men and animals to the king’s chamber. The entry stands open. I peer in to see King Edwin staring into the central fire. He sits on a bench, his elbows on his knees and his head in his hands. He looks small and unsettled.
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