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Excellent epic fantasy novel!  What I liked most about this novel were the characters.  Wulfric is an underdog.  He is the son of First Warrior who commands all of the respect in the village.  However Wulfric is anything but a warrior.  The only thing Wulfric really has going for him is his friendship with Adalhaid.  It is not until her safety is threatened that Wulfric begins to come into his own.  I found myself caring deeply about what was going to happen to these two.   The novel gives you multiple perspectives which I really enjoyed as it helped me understand their motives more.  I also really liked that it was a coming of age novel so I felt like I could really connect with Wulfric as he grew into an adult.  The magical aspect was interesting and I am excited to see where that will go in the next novel.   This is an action packed novel filled with magic, a touch of romance, and lots of adventure.  A must read fo...

  like this are so important to read.  This novel is fiction but events like what took place in this novel absolutely happened in the past.  This is a novel for anyone who likes a good historical mystery.  It is also a novel that points out just how difficult life has been for women in the past.   Petra, is a spinster.  She had been engaged to be married but her fiance died a tragic death.  Petra considered him the love of her life and has not wanted to remarry.  Due to her desire not to remarry, Petra is seen as unusual and there are several men who want to put her in her place.  There are disappearing women and a murder that Petra is determined to find out what is really happening. There was lots of action and even a hint of romance.  A good read for anyone who wants to get sent back in the past with a strong heroine.