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Ice Land – Betsy Tobin

An Icelandic setting for a historical novel-style retelling of part of the Norse myth Sörla þáttr featuring feather cloak clad goddess Freyja, the four dwarf brothers of Nidavellir and creators of the Brísingamen, and Fulla and Vili, star-crossed young lovers from rival settler families.

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Author MaryPosted on 20 May 2014Categories Historical fictionTags Betsy Tobin

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