Rachel Tsoumbakos

What if fairy tales were real?"The figure was dark with jagged little edges. While it was an image only caught fleetingly out of the corner of her eye, it was possible to make some distinction in regards to its identity, which was not unlike a raven in appearance."Larundel - A place plagued by lost souls.A ring that has claimed a few of them.And a woman who is about to collide with a world she has forgotten about.When an abandoned mental asylum is set to be redeveloped, sinister events unfold in the community surrounding it.Isobel moves into the neighbourhood looking for a new future only to find a past she never knew belonged to her. Is she a sane person living in an insane world or a crazy person trapped in reality?Set in an actual abandoned mental institution on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, THE RING OF LOST SOULS is a fast-paced fairy tale weaving together a believable blend of fantasy, urban legend and pure insanity.

The Ring of Lost Souls

Part One is a novel about Ragnar and Thora. Part Two examines the historical facts behind the story.

The Truth about Thora and Ragnar: a Historical Retelling of Thora and Ragnar's Saga

Vikings

The famous Viking, Ragnar Lodbrok, accomplished many great deeds according to the Viking Sagas associated with him. However, for many, it is his personal life, and the women who loved him that garners the most interest. So, who were these women and why did they love him? Find out: *Who the Vikings were *Who Ragnar was *How many wives he really had *Who his other lovers and mistresses were *Which of his famous sons were attributed to each woman *Which historical texts tell Ragnar's story PLEASE NOTE: Each of the books in this series can be read as standalone books due to the nature of the sagas involved. Therefore, the book numbering indicates the order in which the stories were published and not the order in which they are required to be read.

Ragnar and the Women Who Loved Him

Is Aslaug really Ragnar's one true love? Can she save him from his own prideful death? Plus, how close can one be to their stepson before questions are asked? Aslaug was one of Ragnar Lodbrok's wives and bore him many sons. However, prior to meeting him, she spent her childhood locked up in a harp. Then, when the harp owner was murdered, she was raised by a beastly pair who insisted Aslaug never wash in order to hide her beauty. Once released from this life of miserable slavery, Aslaug went on to marry Ragnar Lodbrok, the famous Viking. She bore many children to him as well as help raise some of his other children. At times, her relationship with one of her stepchildren was considered questionable as she favoured him over even her own children. 'Vikings: The Truth About Aslaug And Ragnar' will unravel all these secrets and reveal a story that is more interesting than anything you knew about them previously as well as debunking the myth that their relationship was loveless. Discover the truth today! Part One brings the whole story to life with a historically accurate novel of their lives. Part Two then examines the historical facts behind this famous Viking couple. The 'Viking Secrets' series explores the historical fact from present day fiction in regards to the Vikings and the extraordinary women who existed in the Viking era. PLEASE NOTE: Each of the books in this series can be read as standalone books due to the nature of the sagas involved. Therefore, the book numbering indicates the order in which the stories were published and not the order in which they are required to be read.

The Truth about Aslaug and Ragnar: A Historically Accurate Retelling of Aslaug and Ragnar's Saga

Lagertha was known to be one of the wives of the famous Viking, Ragnar Lodbrok. But did you know they first met each other at a brothel? And just how long did their marriage last? Was Lagertha really the revered shield maiden we see her as today? 'Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha And Ragnar' aims to unravel all these secrets. 'Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha And Ragnar' is so much more than a history book though. In Part One their story is brought to life with a historically accurate retelling. Part Two then explores the historical facts surrounding this story. 'Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha And Ragnar' aims to discover just how much of what we know of the shield maiden, Lagertha, and the famous Ragnar Lodbrok in popular culture today is actually true. The 'Viking Secrets' series explores the historical fact from present day fiction in regards to the Vikings and other key historical figures that existed in the Viking era.

The Truth about Lagertha and Ragnar: a Historically Accurate Retelling of the Ninth Book of the 'Gesta Danorum'

Fated to be reborn, destined to change the world. After many years, the Valkyrie called Svafa has been reborn as Sigrun. Helgi has found another life and is tasked with destruction. Destined to meet once more but fated with the perils of their past, the pair must struggle to find each other again. But can they finally create the hybrid race Loki believes can change their world?

Curse of the Valkyries

Born into power, sold into slavery. Her only escape is silence. Melkorka is the princess of one of the most powerful men in Ireland. Expecting a life of luxury, instead, she is captured by Rus raiders and sold into slavery. Eventually, she becomes the property of a Viking man named Hoskuld. It is terrible enough that Melkorka has gone all the way from the highs of being an Irish princess to the lows of a slave but it gets worse: Hoskuld is already married and now she is a concubine slave. Her only solace is silence and she wields it like a weapon. Set in the same world as the Viking Secrets and Valkyrie Secrets series, Melkorka's tragic love story expands the universe and introduces readers to the epic Icelandic sagas. Please Note: This book is considered a standalone and can be read independently to other books by this author. Other books set within the world of the Viking sagas. VIKING SECRETS series: 1. Vikings: The Truth about Lagertha and Ragnar 2. Vikings: The Truth about Thora and Ragnar 3. Vikings: The Trouble with Ubbe's Mother 4. Vikings: The Truth about Aslaug and Ragnar VALKYRIE SECRETS series: 1. The Unnamed Warrior 2. Curse of the Valkyries 3. Breaker of Curses THE LOST VIKING (short story) RAGNAR AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVED HIM (Non-fiction novella about Ragnar Lodbrok)

Melkorka's Tale from Irish Princess to Viking Captive

The Irish Viking Princess

"Valhalla: Where the Valkyries rule and women decide the fates of mortal men." Become totally entranced in the mythical world of the Valkyries with this OMNIBUS of the VALKYRIE SECRETS series. The 'Valkyrie Secrets' series explores the Viking sagas involving the extraordinary women known as Valkyries who selected which fearsome warriors lived and died on the battlefield. Previously published individually, the box set now includes the following books. This OMNIBUS includes the following stories. THE UNNAMED WARRIOR Destined to always bring about the destruction of men, the Valkyries are tasked with gathering the ultimate army against the war they are destined to never win: Ragnarok. But could one of these fierce women find love among the horrors of war? Svafa thinks she can. However, thanks to the fates, she is destined to be reborn and her love must stand up against the rigours of time. Could their love change the fated destiny of them all? CURSE OF THE VALKYRIES Fated to be reborn, destined to change the world. After many years, the Valkyrie called Svafa has been reborn as Sigrun. Helgi has found another life and is tasked with destruction. Destined to meet once more but fated with the perils of their past, the pair must struggle to find each other again. But can they finally create the hybrid race Loki believes can change their world? THE BREAKER OF CURSES Stuck in a cycle of rebirth seems like a great idea when it involves the one you love. But, in order to live, you must also die. As Sigrun is reborn as Kara, the journey with her human lover, Helgi, continues. When they find each other in Midgard once more, they discover they must battle with everything they have in order to break the curse of being reborn. Caught in an endless cycle of death and rebirth, the Valkyrie and her lover need to fight for their very existence. But, will breaking the cycle also mean they will ruin the one chance they have at surviving Ragnarok?

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