Her Cunning Strategy

By Maddie Young

When the word Viking is mentioned, many imagine brutal long-haired warriors with axes in hand. While this may be true in many cases, the stories of the wise and cunning warriors of the Viking era are mostly forgotten, specifically the story of Queen Olga. Olga, a young woman surprised to find love in an arranged marriage with the prince of Kievan Rus, is forced to take the throne after the rebellious Drevlian people murder her husband. Her insatiable thirst for justice, whether from revenge or heartache, is ongoing, as she quickly dives into a cunning plan to outsmart her enemies and aspiring lovers, whose only goal is the throne. From wielding a sword in battle to sailing across the Black Sea to meet with potential allies, Olga does whatever is necessary to hold onto her kingdom, despite being a woman in the 10th century. After nearly losing herself in vengeful strategy, Olga comes to see the safety and prosperity of her people as the ultimate goal. This true story is set in what is now Kiev, Ukraine in approximately 900 AD.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D6436WJY
• ISBN13: 9798321423097
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"