Raven Rock
Raven Rock by Nichole Louise is a historical fiction novel published by Nornir Press in October 2023. This edition spans 454 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in 1776, following Wolfram Kaspar Von Hultz, a reluctant soldier from Hesse-Cassel, as he embarks on a journey to confront American rebels alongside the British Army. Meanwhile, Hulda Aupaumut, a healer living in a cave beneath Raven Rock, grapples with her identity as a shunned witch while uncovering mysterious abilities linked to her family’s grimoire.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of folklore and historical elements interwoven with the classic tale of Sleepy Hollow. As Wolfram and Hulda’s lives intersect, they unite in their efforts to protect their town and seek vengeance against a shared adversary from their past. The story explores themes of duty, identity, and the supernatural, drawing on the historical backdrop of the American Revolution and local legends. This edition invites readers to delve into a world where history and myth converge, offering a unique perspective on a well-known narrative.
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**Semi-Finalist for the Chanticleer International Book Reviews 2023 Goethe Historical Fiction Award**
**Honorable Mention in the Literary category of the Historical Fiction Company’s 2023 Book of the Year Award**
Who was the Headless Horseman?
1776. Wolfram Kaspar Von Hultz of Hesse-Cassel is about to embark on a perilous journey to fight the American rebels with the Hessian force allied to the British Army. Although a reluctant soldier, he knows his birthright is to fulfill his duty to the Landgraf. Wolfram takes his place in the world under the guidance of his surrogate uncle and mentor, the charming yet calculating Colonel Johann Rahl.
Across the ocean and on the outskirts of Sleepy Hollow, Hulda Aupaumut lives in a cave beneath Raven Rock. Although shunned as a witch by the wary townspeople owing to her Bohemian-Mohican heritage and skill as a healer, Hulda remains to aid and protect those dear to her from the impending doom of war. As violence approaches, Hulda unknowingly discovers mysterious new abilities through her family grimoire from Bohemia, and its connection to the unexplainable power of Raven Rock.
Wolfram and Hulda’s paths draw closer until they become forever entwined in Sleepy Hollow, united in the common goal of protecting the town and seeking revenge against the man who, twenty years earlier, unknowingly changed both of their lives.
Raven Rock exists within the canon of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, weaving together details from the classic American horror tale, local folklore, and the historical context of the American Revolution.
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