Bücher der Reihe The Norsewomen

Ninth century Norway -- a land shattered into thirty warring kingdoms, where a woman can seize power, if she is bold enough.Daughter of a Norse king, fifteen-year-old Åsa prefers swordplay to needlework and dreams of becoming a shield-maiden. When she spurns a powerful warlord, he attacks, killing her father and brother and taking her captive. To save her surviving people, Åsa must wed the murderer. To wreak vengeance, she must bide her time while secretly mastering the warrior's craft and the dark mysteries of sorcery.

Book 4 in The Norsewomen Series. Ninth-century Norway. Raider Bride is headed home to Tromøy, where Ragnhild hopes to gain Åsa's aid in takng her birthright. But they must sail through perilous waters where enemies lie in wait, and Ragnhild carries a secret that could ruin her plans.On Tromøy, an ancient evil awakes and a forgotten foe gains strength, threatening to destroy those Åsa loves.

Book 6 of the Norsewomen Series: An old enemy has been secretly watching Tromøy, probing for any weakness. An opportunity presents itself and he strikes, capturing Åsa. Imprisoned by a mighty king and his powerful sorceress, Åsa must survive by her wits while her allies launch a desperate rescue attempt against overwhelming odds. Cornered and outnumbered by her enemy, Åsa summons the dark power of war magic to save her people.