Victoria Vane’s BRETON WOLF – Excellent Viking Novella Set in 10th Century Brittany

 

Set in 10^th century Brittany, this is the story of Adele of Vannes, the daughter of a duke and granddaughter of a king and the Viking who claims her. Adele was bartered at birth in a marriage treaty for the sole purpose of producing a royal heir. When her philandering husband, the duke, is slain by Norse marauders, she marries their chief in order to protect her home and her people.

Valdrik Vargr, “the Norse Wolf”, has dreams of a dynasty and so he uses his might and his shrewdness in statecraft to conquer Brittany and claim Adele’s hand to sire sons from royal blood to solidify his hold.

 

Vane does a wonderful  job of bringing us into the times of the Norsemen who arrived in France (Brittany in this case) not to pillage but to conquer and settle. Vane does her research and it shows. This is the first of three short tales that involve the matches made by Valdrik and his men. A great short read and the trilogy is related.

The Wolves of Brittany Trilogy of Novellas:

Breton Wolfe
Ivar the Red
The Bastard of Brittany

 

Victoria Vane’s IVAR THE RED – Great Viking Novella!

This is the second in the Wolves of Brittany novella trilogy and continues the Vikings’ struggle to gain Brittany. Ivar the Red unexpectedly finds himself in charge of the Norse army after his brother, Valdrik, is severely wounded. Ivar will do anything to have the victory, save take a Breton wife.

 

Her highborn status protects her from bondage and Lady Emma of Quimper is determined to defend her castle until she opens the gates to save an old friend from the Viking invaders. Her trust misplaced, she finds herself at the mercy of a bloodthirsty heathen—Ivar the Red.

Ivar deals gently with Emma, merely imprisoning her until she escapes and runs to their enemy.

 

Ivar is a compelling character and we met him in book 1, Breton Wolf. Now we see him reluctant to admit he wants the woman he calls a Valkyrie. Vane does a good job of putting us in the era and her research shows.

 

Viking romance lovers will want to read all three in the trilogy of novellas.

Victoria Vane’s BRETON WOLF – Excellent Viking Novella Set in 10th Century Brittany

Set in 10^th century Brittany, this is the story of Adele of Vannes, the daughter of a duke and granddaughter of a king and the Viking who claims her. Adele was bartered at birth in a marriage treaty for the sole purpose of producing a royal heir. When her philandering husband, the duke, is slain by Norse marauders, she marries their chief in order to protect her home and her people.

Valdrik Vargr, “the Norse Wolf”, has dreams of a dynasty and so he uses his might and his shrewdness in statecraft to conquer Brittany and claim Adele’s hand to sire sons from royal blood to solidify his hold.

Vane does a wonderful job of bringing us into the times of the Norsemen who arrived in France (Brittany in this case) not to pillage but to conquer and settle. Vane does her research and it shows. This is the first of three short tales that involve the matches made by Valdrik and his men. A great short read.

Map of France showing Brittany

The Wolves of Brittany Trilogy of Novellas:

Breton Wolfe
Ivar the Red
The Bastard of Brittany

Victoria Vane’s VALOR – Rich Historical Detail Will Sweep You Away to 12th Century Scotland!

Set in Scotland, beginning in 1140, this is the story of Davina of Crailing and Domnall Fitz William. Domnall, the descendant of two kings, has been robbed of the lands and title that should have been his. He lives to regain them. And he wants to be worthy of the girl he loves, Davina. As a child, she lost her family and her home to a murdering band of cutthroats and became the ward of King David. The king would use her in a marriage bargain to secure support. But the man the king proposes is one who Davina despises.

Davina loves Domnall but circumstances will tear them apart as each is forced to pursue another path. Both Davina and Domnall are worthy characters willing to sacrifice their own plans and dreams for the good of others. Lots of action and suspense will keep you turning pages.

A well-told tale rich in history and historical detail, Valor is a welcome add to the short list of historical romances with actual history and written with an authentic feel for Scotland’s past.

I intend to read more by this author!