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Book Synopsis: The award-winning author Nicola Griffith's brilliant, lush, sweeping historical novel about the rise of the most powerful woman of the Middle Ages: Hild.In seventh-century Britain, small kingdoms are merging, frequently and violently. A new religion is coming ashore; the old gods are struggling, their priests worrying. Hild is the king's youngest niece, and she has a glimmering mind and a natural, noble authority. She will become a fascinating woman and one of the pivotal figures of the Middle Ages: Saint Hilda of Whitby.But now she has only the powerful curiosity of a bright child, a will of adamant, and a way of seeing the world—of studying nature, of matching cause with effect, of observing her surroundings closely and predicting what will happen next—that can seem uncanny, even supernatural, to those around her.
Her uncle, Edwin of Northumbria, plots to become overking of the Angles, ruthlessly using every tool at his disposal: blood, bribery, belief. Hild establishes a place for herself at his side as the king's seer. And she is indispensable—unless she should ever lead the king astray. The stakes are life and death: for Hild, for her family, for her loved ones, and for the increasing numbers who seek the protection of the strange girl who can read the world and see the future.
Hild is a young woman at the heart of the violence, subtlety, and mysticism of the early Middle Ages—all of it brilliantly and accurately evoked by Nicola Griffith's luminous prose. Working from what little historical record is extant, Griffith has brought a beautiful, brutal world to vivid, absorbing life.
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Experience the captivating journey of Hild: A Novel (The Hild Sequence), the award-winning historical masterpiece by Nicola Griffith. Immerse yourself in a richly woven tapestry of seventh-century Britain, where small kingdoms clash and ancient beliefs collide with a powerful new religion. Enter a world where one woman's extraordinary intellect and innate authority will shape the course of history.
Meet Hild, the king's youngest niece, blessed with a brilliant mind and an unyielding will. As she navigates a world on the brink of transformation, her keen observations and ability to predict the future set her apart from those around her. Hild's mystical affinity with nature and unparalleled insight make her an invaluable asset to the ambitious King Edwin of Northumbria, who seeks to rule over the Angles with an iron fist.
Prepare yourself for a tale of intrigue, danger, and the ultimate struggle for power. As Hild becomes the king's trusted seer, her life hangs in the balance. Every decision she makes carries grave consequences for herself, her family, and those who seek her unique protection. Nicola Griffith's luminous prose breathes life into the violent yet mystical world of the early Middle Ages, leaving no detail untouched and no emotion unexplored.
Truly, Hild is a novel that transports you to a time of uncertainty and upheaval, where the clash of cultures and the force of destiny collide. Nicola Griffith has meticulously researched and recreated this brutal yet beautiful era, delivering a spellbinding and historically accurate narrative. Prepare to be mesmerized by Hild's extraordinary journey and discover why readers and critics alike hail it as a true literary gem.
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