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Whispers of the Runes
An enthralling and romantic timeslip tale
Series: Runes
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This novel will appeal to readers interested in romantic tales set against immersive historical backdrops, especially those fascinated by Viking culture and time travel narratives. Fans of Barbara Erskine, and viewers of the TV series Vikings, will find much to enjoy in Courtenay's storytelling.
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See moreChristina Courtenay brings the fascinating Viking era to life in her stunning new timeslip novel.
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I would recommend this to readers of Barbara Erskine and if you enjoyed the TV series Vikings - 5⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review
Once again, Christina Courtenay takes us to the heart of the Viking world with an epic romantic tale of love and adventure - NICOLA CORNICK
Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon's Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history.
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Time is no barrier for a love that is destined to be.
When jewellery designer Sara Mattsson is propelled back to the ninth century, after cutting herself on a Viking knife she uncovers at an archaeological dig, she is quick to accept what has happened to her. For this is not the first Sara has heard of time travel.
Although acutely aware of the danger she faces when she loses the knife - and with it her way to return to her own time - this is also the opportunity of a lifetime. What better way to add authenticity to the Viking and Anglo-Saxon motifs used in her designs?
As luck has it, the first person Sara encounters is Rurik Eskilsson, a fellow silversmith, who is also no stranger to the concept of time travel. Agreeing that Sara can accompany him to Jorvik, they embark on a journey even more perilous than one through time. But Fate has brought these two kindred spirits together across the ages for a reason...
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Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay:
Whispers of the Runes is the best Christina Courtenay book yet. It held me captive as I read and stayed in my mind whenever I had to put it down - SUE MOORCROFT
A wonderful dual timeline story with captivating characters and full of vivid historical detail bringing the Viking world alive, I didn't want it to end! - CLARE MARCHANT
I love how the historical detail is sure and authentic but never at the expense of a rollicking-good story and romance. If you like beautifully written timeslip, this is definitely one for you. Oh, and did I mention hot Vikings? What's not to like! - GEORGIA HILL
This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet! - TAKE A BREAK
An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life - PAMELA HARTSHORNE
A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well...
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I would recommend this to readers of Barbara Erskine and if you enjoyed the TV series Vikings - 5⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review Once again, Christina Courtenay takes us to the heart of the Viking world with an epic romantic tale of love and adventure - NICOLA CORNICK Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay...Paperback$2999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781472282675
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Review
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Christina Courtenay is an award-winning author of historical romance and time slip (dual time) stories. She started writing so that she could be a stay-at-home mum to her two daughters, but didn't get published until daughter number one left home aged twenty-one, so that didn't quite go to plan! Since then, however, she's made up for it by having eleven novels published and winning the RNA's Romantic Novel of the Year Award for Best Historical Romantic Novel twice with Highland Storms (2012) and The Gilded Fan (2014), and once for Best Fantasy Romantic Novel with Echoes of the Runes (2021).
Christina is half Swedish and grew up in that country. She has also lived in Japan and Switzerland, but is now based in Herefordshire, close to the Welsh border. She's a keen amateur genealogist and loves history and archaeology (the armchair variety). To find out more, visit christinacourtenay.com, find her on Facebook /christinacourtenayauthor or follow her on Twitter @PiaCCourtenay.Also by Christina Courtenay
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