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Title:

Mother of Kings
 

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Genres:

Fantasy
Historical

Editions:

# Date Publisher Binding Cover
1 2003-01-00 Tor Books  

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Blurb: 
Blending historical and mythological characters, Science Fiction and Fantasy Grandmaster Poul Anderson has crafted a novel of magic, mystery and the might of ancient nations that rivals Marion Zimmer Bradley"s The Mists of Avalon. In the tenth century, during the violent end of the Age of the Vikings, Gunhild, the daughter of a Norse Chieftan, is sent away to learn the magic of a pair of shamans. She learns her lessons well, and uses her power to summon her heart"s desire: Eirik Blood-Ax. Gunhild"s magic is a powerful compliment to Eirik"s strength, but is not enough to save him from death at the hands of his vicious rivals. Still, the sons they conceived will each become kings, and Gunhild"s own struggles are far from over.