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Author Insight
A Royal Invitation
Miraculously, Queen Ethelberga and her companions reached her brother's domain in Kent. The refugees have food and clothing, but what will happen to them? Will the king shelter them? Help Ethelberga and the princes reach Frankland? When will he send a letter of welcome to her? When the letter arrives, the queen asks Hildeburg to read it. Perhaps she wants to distance herself from possible rejection.It's an invitation to join the court for Christmas. Hildeburg is excited. The queen is apprehensive and grabs the letter. Did the king write in his own hand? No. Did he at least sign the letter? No. The signs are not auspicious.
Book Excerpt
Saxon Heroines
Hildeburg takes her time unfolding the vellum. She smiles. “My lady, he invites us to spend Christmas with the court at Lyminge.” Hildeburg raises her shining eyes to my face. “Lord Saewine said Lyminge is the king’s favorite villa. I’m sure the celebrations will be wonderful.”
“Does he write anything else?”
Hildeburg scans the letter again. “The king says it fills his heart with gladness to have you home in Kent again.”
“Give me the letter, so I can see the words with my own eyes.” I wave my hand. “You may go.” I want to see if the letter is in my brother’s own hand. It isn’t. Not even the signature. I ponder what this means. If my brother is truly pleased I’m here, surely he would sign the letter himself. Yet he extends every courtesy to me. I wonder what plans he’s making.
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