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Author Insight
Shadows
Queen Ethelberga and her household spend the 12 days of Christmas with her brother's court at Kent. Ethelberga projects her royal status as Queen of Northumbria through her clothing and memories. Yet Ethelberga knows she no longer has a throne. All too soon, Ethelberga's brother, the King of Kent, will rule on her future. Will she stay with the court in Kent? Will she go to a monastery in Frankland? Ethelberga's uncertain future casts a dark shadow over her celebration of the holiday festivities.
Book Excerpt
Saxon Heroines
We spend the Twelve Days of Christmas at my brother’s court. Every day we feast and enjoy entertainments. Now the season is over, and we Northumbrians are summoned to the king’s chamber. I dress carefully, so my brother can see I am a queen equal to his wife, despite the fact that I arrived in rags. My undertunic is linen with embroidery at the neckline and hem, and I fasten the overgarment with my own brooches. I clasp my armbands and neck torc, the gifts Edwin gave me on our wedding day. Their golden hue glows in the firelight. I also brought buckles to attach on my shoes. My silk headdress wraps around my head and shoulders, reducing the effect of my jewelry. I’m not entirely pleased with my appearance, but the garments support my status as queen. I take a deep breath.
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