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Author Insight
Leadership
Princess Hildeburg who has followed directions all her life, suddenly finds she must give them. If the situation wasn't so desperate, she would never have found the courage. The archbishop, the queen, and the senior thane have no idea what the situation is. Hildeburg, an untried girl, asserts herself and goes head-to-head with a senior thane who refuses to do what needs to be done. Finally, she threatens the thane's reputation. When Bassus realizes Hildeburg means what she says, he finally does what needs to be done. I think this moment was a turning point for Hildegard. For the first time, she realizes she can be a leader.
Book Excerpt
Saxon Heroines
“My lady, you’re right. We must leave. But we sail in one boat. I won’t risk becoming separated. We take one boat, or we stay here until we find the fishermen.”
Bassus and I glare at each other.
“Then search for them. Find a pilot who can take us south.”
Bassus spreads his hands. “They’re gone.”
“They’re in the forest. Hunt them down the way you do poachers.”
Bassus shakes his head and turns to walk away. You won’t get off so easily.
“Or shall I tell the queen and the archbishop you’re a coward? That after King Edwin died, you ran away?”
Bassus swings back around to face me, his weathered face glowing red. “That is a lie,” he growls. He raises his hand, as if to strike me.
Inwardly quaking, I stand my ground. “Perhaps, but everyone will believe it. Your reputation and that of your family will suffer for generations.”
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