Divine Rescue

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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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Divine Rescue

Queen Enfleda watched Penda's forces pile flammable material around her fortress at Bamburg. The king left her in charge of a few defenders, essentially helpless from the flames. She must flee but how can she? The enemy awaits her exit. Enfleda determines she will take the risk. Just as she's about to signal, the wind shifts and the flames blow towards the enemy. It is a miracle. A divine rescue orchestrated by Aiden, the monk who brought Hildeburg back to Northumbria. Enfleda agrees. She must have been saved by a miracle. It certainly wasn't by her husband the king.

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Saxon Heroines

I nod and say a small prayer that we will not drown. Just as I raise my arm, the wind changes again, bringing cool air from the sea. The fire begins to retreat as men beat it back with anything they can find. The wind continues blowing against the fire until there is nothing left to burn. I fall to my knees with my son by my side to thank God for his mercy.

The scops sing of our divine rescue. Aidan saw the flames and said, “Lord, see what evil Penda does.” The wind shifted, and those who would burn us found themselves in the fire.
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