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The Norsewomen #8
The Irish Queen
The Irish queen's golden rattle has followed Ragnhild and Murchad across the sea to Gausel, where its curse shatters their happiness. Ragnhild summons a völva to counter the spell, but Norse magic is no match for a curse from the Otherworld. The intervention backfires, leading to catastrophe.
Ragnhild, Murchad, and the intrepid crew of Raider Bride battle winter gales to cross the sea to Ireland, to contend with the sorceress queen of Aileach.
But they fall into a trap laid by powers older than kings, the Tuatha Dé, the Fair Folk of the Otherworld.
The Otherworld is beautiful and terrible, with harp music that captivates, pigs that roast and live again, a god who smiles like a storm.
Ragnhild and Murchad must ally with the Irish queen to trade, trick and storm the Otherworld, racing the tide of fairy time.
Ragnhild, Murchad, and the intrepid crew of Raider Bride battle winter gales to cross the sea to Ireland, to contend with the sorceress queen of Aileach.
But they fall into a trap laid by powers older than kings, the Tuatha Dé, the Fair Folk of the Otherworld.
The Otherworld is beautiful and terrible, with harp music that captivates, pigs that roast and live again, a god who smiles like a storm.
Ragnhild and Murchad must ally with the Irish queen to trade, trick and storm the Otherworld, racing the tide of fairy time.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2026
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Johanna Wittenberg
10 books139 followers Like her Viking forebears, Johanna Wittenberg has sailed to the far reaches of the world. She lives on a fjord in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, whom she met on a ship bound for Antarctica.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
April 9, 2026
Best book in the series yet and…A must read!
I’ve enjoyed every book in this series, but the author out did herself in this one. She pulled in new historical facts in archaeology and points out in her afterword a very valid theory of the evolution on Ireland. You will enjoy it very, very much. Make sure you read her afterword.
I’ve enjoyed every book in this series, but the author out did herself in this one. She pulled in new historical facts in archaeology and points out in her afterword a very valid theory of the evolution on Ireland. You will enjoy it very, very much. Make sure you read her afterword.
May 5, 2026
Her books just keep getting better and better!!! I'm already excited for book 9. I am buying these in actual book form as well for my library, specifically my treasured Norse area. Johanna has reached my top 5 authors ♡
July 27, 2026
another amazing adventure
Book 8 did not disappoint. I’m only sad it was the last one for now! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the series
Book 8 did not disappoint. I’m only sad it was the last one for now! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the series
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews