An Uncertain Future

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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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An Uncertain Future

Queen Ethelberga is in her brother's domain at last. She is alive. She has clothing, food, and fresh clothing. At the moment, she has more than she ever thought she'd have again. But, she doesn't know what the future holds and she's completely dependent of the good will of a brother she hasn't seen in over then years. Will she be able to go with her princes to Chelles in Frankland? Will she be a dowager queen at her brother's court? Will she be sent to a monastery?

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Saxon Heroines

Servants bring us warmed red wine in glass beakers. And food. Meat, not fish. Cheese and sweetmeats. Servants bathe my children, wrap them in furs, and settle them to rest.

A maid picks lice from my hair and washes out the saltwater. I scrub sea foam off my body. I sleep. When I wake, there is new clothing for me. Linen undergarments, a soft wool tunic, and shoes made of supple leather. I wonder if they come from Frankland. I braid my hair tightly and cover it with a new cap.
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