When the enemies of King Ragnar destroy Ladda's village, she'll do
anything it takes to lead the survivors to safety-even agreeing to marry
the king himself. But Ragnar and Ladda both quickly discover that
there's more to her role than that of queen. As she assumes the burden
of shield maiden and admiral of the Swanfleet, guiding her own ships
among Ragnar's, her calling to battle becomes clear. She's been chosen,
blessed by the goddess Skathi, and her enemies will fall before her
blade... Winter by Winter brings to life Hladgertha, the historical
teenage Viking pirate queen from the Chronicles of Saxo, and presents a
heroine whose cunning and heart resonate across the centuries.