{"title":"Genevieve Gornichec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenevieve Gornichec\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves richly detailed stories that blend historical fiction with elements of myth and legend. Her works invite readers into worlds where ancient beliefs and deep-rooted traditions shape the lives of compelling, resilient characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore narratives that reimagine Scandinavian folklore through vivid prose and emotional depth, perfect for those who appreciate a lyrical approach to history and fantasy. Gornichec’s novels illuminate the power of storytelling and the enduring bonds between past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-weaver-and-the-witch-queen-by-genevieve-gornichec-9781803361390","title":"The Weaver and the Witch Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Weaver and the Witch Queen\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Oddny and Gunnhild, who meet as children in tenth century Norway. Despite their differences—Oddny longs for a quiet life, while Gunnhild yearns for power and an escape from her cruel mother—a visiting wisewoman binds them together with an ominous prophecy involving Oddny, her sister Signy, and Gunnhild. They take a blood oath to support one another always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Oddny’s farm is destroyed and Signy is kidnapped by Viking raiders, Oddny is torn from the life she had imagined. Undeterred, she is resolute in her quest to rescue her sister, even as she becomes irresistibly drawn to one of the raiders involved in the attack. 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A punishment from Odin for refusing to provide him with knowledge of the future, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the farthest reaches of a remote forest. There she is found by a man who reveals himself to be Loki, and her initial distrust of him transforms into a deep and abiding love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir union produces three unusual children, each with a secret destiny, who Angrboda is keen to raise at the edge of the world, safely hidden from Odin's all-seeing eye. But as Angrboda slowly recovers her prophetic powers, she learns that her blissful life—and possibly all of existence—is in danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith help from the fierce huntress Skadi, with whom she shares a growing bond, Angrboda must choose whether she'll accept the fate that she's foreseen for her beloved family... or rise to remake their future. 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For readers of Madeline Miller's \u003cem\u003eCirce\u003c\/em\u003e and the Marvel version of Loki.' —\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A feminist reimagining of the Norse myths surrounding Ragnarok... melding together the wide range of Nordic legends, this is a story of tenderness and betrayal, friendship and loyalty, family and monsters, beginnings and endings. Offer this beautiful reimagining to fans of Neil Gaiman's \u003cem\u003eNorse Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e (2017) and Joanne M. Harris' Loki novels.' —\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBooklist,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estarred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A deep journey into the mists of the ancient Norse world of gods, monsters and humans, who shapeshift from one to another. But the heart of the story is a witch's passage over many lifetimes and the ultimate sacrifice she makes for those she loves. A timeless tale of great power and artistry.' — Margaret George,\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ebestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Splendor Before the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This fascinating novel approaches Norse mythology from a brand new perspective; here old villains are now heroes, and the motivations of gods, giants, and witches are rarely what they seem... 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