Daughter of the Wolf
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A brilliant saga about the daughter and sole heiress of a feudal lord in England before the Norman Conquest.
Victoria Whitworth Books
Victoria Whitworth is a historian and bestselling author whose work delves into the depths of history, bringing past events to life with immense passion and meticulous detail. Through her writing, she offers readers a compelling glimpse into pivotal historical moments and figures, exploring the human condition and complex motivations that drive them. Her narratives are characterized by keen insight and a remarkable ability to craft vivid and evocative historical scenes.
Swimming with Seals
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A book about intense physical and personal experience, narrating how Victoria Whitworth began swimming in the cold waters of Orkney as a means of escaping a failing marriage.
The memoir delves into a transformative journey from a magical childhood in Kenya to the challenges of American high school and the support of a teacher in England. Victoria Whitworth reflects on her experiences at an English language school in Corinth, including a traumatic incident that prompts her to reevaluate Greek myths and legends. Through this exploration, she questions the nature of truth in stories about figures like Agamemnon and Theseus, ultimately addressing themes of survival, violence, and the complexities of female identity.