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The Firekeeper's Daughter
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Mystery & ThrillerHistorical Fiction
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Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 20 2026
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the harsh beauty of Viking Age Scandinavia, one sacred flame binds a village together-and one young woman must defend it from fear, superstition, and murder.
The Firekeeper's Daughter is a gripping historical mystery set in a remote Norse settlement where pagan belief shapes law, loyalty, and survival. When the eternal village fire of Skarvik goes out for the first time in living memory, a scream echoes from the cliffs and a powerful man is found dead by dawn. The extinguished flame is no accident-and neither is the bloodshed.
Astrid Torvaldsdóttir, newly chosen as firekeeper, is tasked with tending the sacred hearth said to be blessed by ancient gods. But when suspicion turns toward her and whispers of witchcraft spread, Astrid must prove her innocence before fear tears her community apart. As rivalries over inheritance, shipbuilding, and honor rise to the surface, she uncovers evidence that the fire's death was deliberate-and tied to a deeper betrayal.
Accused. Isolated. Watched.
To survive, Astrid must master not only flame-but truth.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Viking historical fiction
- Norse mythology and pagan traditions
- Strong female protagonists
- Atmospheric Nordic settings
- Slow-burn murder mysteries
- Stories of survival, honor, and justice
Blending the immersive historical detail of epic Norse sagas with the tension of a psychological thriller, The Firekeeper's Daughter explores how belief can unite a community-or turn it into a weapon.
When fear spreads faster than fire, only truth can rekindle hope.
For fans of Viking sagas, medieval mysteries, and powerful women in historical fiction, this is a story of flame, faith, and the courage to stand against superstition.
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