Shield Maiden
Shield Maiden by Sharon Emmerichs is a debut novel published by Redhook in 2023, featuring 416 pages in English. This work reimagines the classic tale of Beowulf through the eyes of Fryda, a young woman determined to reclaim her power and fulfill her dream of becoming a shield maiden, despite a childhood injury that seems to thwart her ambitions. As foreign lords gather to celebrate her uncle’s reign, Fryda discovers that not all guests come with honorable intentions, prompting her to confront treachery and fight for her people.
Readers will find a blend of epic and intimate storytelling as Fryda’s latent power begins to awaken, setting the stage for her transformation. The narrative explores themes of courage and self-discovery, with elements of fantasy and mythology woven throughout. As Fryda’s strength grows, she must face not only the challenges posed by those around her but also an ancient force that stirs in response to her awakening. This edition offers a fresh perspective on historical and legendary themes, inviting readers into a richly imagined world.
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Both epic and intimate, Sharon Emmerichs’s extraordinary debut novel reimagines Beowulf from the perspective of a young woman reclaiming her power.
All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland’s mightiest warriors. When a childhood accident leaves her tragically injured and unfit for the battlefield, her dreams are dashed–or so she thinks. But a strange, unfathomable power is awakening within her, a power that will soon be put to the test.
For when foreign lords and chieftains descend upon Fryda’s home to celebrate her uncle King Beowulf’s fifty-year reign, she realizes not all their guests come with good intentions. Treachery is afoot, and Fryda must gather her courage to fight for her people…as a queen should–as a shield maiden would–and as only Fryda can.
But as Fryda’s power grows stronger, something ancient hears its call. For buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon awakens…and Fryda must prove herself once and for all.
Praise for Shield Maiden:
“A heroine with a generous spirit, an unshakable will, and a dragon’s fury.” –H. M. Long, author of Hall of Smoke
“Casts a superb spell. Shimmering with detail, with a propulsive plot to match” –D. K. Fields, author of the Tales of Fenest trilogy
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