{"product_id":"bergthoras-saga-a-heathen-revenge-in-a-christian-iceland","title":"Bergthora's Saga: A Heathen Revenge in a Christian Iceland","description":"A Viking Historical Fiction Saga of Revenge, Faith, and Norse Survival\nIceland, 1019. After burying her husband in Greenland, Bergthora Bjornsdóttir returns to her homeland carrying a wound from childhood that has never healed. Her thirst for vengeance will tear families apart, challenge faith, and ignite a conflict between the old Norse ways and the rising tide of Christianity. Every choice she makes sends shockwaves through her world, and no one will emerge untouched.\nConflict \/ Stakes: Bergthora's relentless pursuit of revenge collides with the lives of those around her. Engilborg, the young wife of a ruthless chieftain, is drawn into a web of betrayal and desire. Kjartan, a Varangian warrior returned from Constantinople, struggles to protect his family from ruin. Ægileif, a seeress obsessed with the chieftain Egill, uses dangerous magic to manipulate love and loyalty, while her enigmatic son, Óstarki, seeks to restore the moral compass that has been lost. Every character must navigate love, hate, honor, and survival — and the consequences are deadly.\nEpic Scope \/ Historical Depth: From the fjords of Iceland to Greenland, and across continents to North America, Switzerland, Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and Syria, Bergthora's Saga is a sweeping historical epic spanning four decades. It blends Viking sagas, Norse traditions, and Christian influences into a story of survival, revenge, faith, and forbidden magic. Secrets are unearthed, loyalties tested, and the true cost of vengeance revealed.\nCharacter Depth \/ Emotional Pull: - A fearless Viking woman torn between love and vengeance\n- A father hardened by war, desperate to protect his family\n- A seeress who blurs the line between prophecy and obsession\n- Men and women whose moral choices define their legacy\nReader Promise: If you love Viking sagas, Norse historical fiction, medieval epics, or stories of honor, betrayal, and powerful female protagonists, this book is made for you. Bergthora's Saga delivers emotional depth, intricate plots, unforgettable characters, and a fully immersive journey into a time of gods, warriors, and survival.\nCall-to-Action: Step into Iceland's past. Witness vengeance, love, and faith collide. Experience the epic saga that readers are calling \"unforgettable,\" \"gripping,\" and \"a masterful Viking epic.\" Don't miss your chance to join Bergthora on her journey — start reading today.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0DH6LW8X4\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0DH6LW8X4.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Prochaska, Reiner\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338274603069,"sku":"BVV.B0DH6LW8X4.G","price":8.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0DH6LW8X4-0.jpg?v=1783913715","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/bergthoras-saga-a-heathen-revenge-in-a-christian-iceland","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}