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Set in 869 AD, "Avelynn" follows the ealdorman’s daughter of Somerset as she navigates the turbulent politics of the Dark Ages. Facing a forced betrothal to the greedy Demas, Avelynn turns to ancient rites along the coast, where she encounters Alrik the Blood‑Axe and a band of Viking berserkers. As the Viking threat escalates, she awakens dormant strengths, engages in a passionate and perilous love affair with Alrik, and ultimately must balance deception, survival, and her own destiny in a world of war and uncertainty.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marissa Campbell
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