Whispers of the Runes
She couldn’t be sure that she had travelled through time … but deep down she just knew.
And her only way back had just disappeared.
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…
Over
the years there have been a few instances when I've picked up a book
by a new author and wondered why it's taken so long to discover them.
Whisper of the Runes is a fabulous time slip adventure with Vikings,
runes, and is a wonderful discovery.
When
jewellery designer, Sara Mattsson meets fellow silversmith, Rurik
Eskilsson!
When
I began reading this novel, I was unaware it's part of a series
however, it works as a standalone. It's noticeable the novel is well
researched and full of historical detail. I enjoy reading novels set
during this era, and this more than exceeded my expectations.
The
historical descriptions triggered vivid images and captured my
imagination as I was transporting back to the age of Jorvik. For
those who enjoy, romance and time travel, this is a treat.
I'm
always cautious when reading a timeslip novel because often one
timeline doesn't hold my attention as equally as the other. I need
not have worried because, they weave together seamlessly, as the
narrative grabbed
my attention right from the start.
It resulted in a desire to read the other novels I've missed in the
series, whilst waiting on the publication date of the next
one.
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received courtesy of Headline Review via NetGalley***
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