Snehild is born amidst a raid on a stormy, winter night. She is delivered by a mystical j\u00f6tunn woman and as she slips into the world, the Norns breathe a prophecy over her.<\/p>\n
Years later, Himlinge, the royal seat of Sialand, is suffering from political unrest. King Tormod suspects his brother-in-law is plotting against him. Royal advisor Brynjulf Raveneye worries about which of the twin princes should be heir to the throne. The high priestess Ragnfrid grows jealous of the local herbalist who is favoured by the royal family. Worst still, the herbalist\u2019s daughter, Snehild, appears to have powerful prophetic powers that may threaten the priestess\u2019 position. But at least there\u2019s something she can do about that.<\/p>\n
Except you can\u2019t destroy a heroine destined for greatness and Snehild has the favour of the gods and the blessing of the Norns. She flees her home and embarks on a quest to discover herself, her parentage and the true extent of her powers.<\/p>\n
The Seer of Midgard<\/i>\u00a0is a riveting high fantasy that will transport readers to an Iron-Age Scandinavia steeped in the rich and mystical traditions of Norse mythology.<\/p>\n
Filled with court intrigue, blood revenge and powerful magic, fans of\u00a0A Song of Ice and Fire<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0The Priory of the Orange Tree<\/i>\u00a0will love this new series.<\/p>\n
A. M. Veds\u00f8 Olesen is a Danish author of critically acclaimed and award-winning mythology-inspired and historical novels. With her extensive knowledge of Denmark\u2019s antiquity and Norse mythology, she unfolds the fantastic and adventurous universe in\u00a0THE SEER OF MIDGARD<\/i>, a tantalizing fantasy story inspired by the poem V\u00f6lusp\u00e1 from the Poetic Edda.<\/p>\n