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Set against the backdrop of Viking lore, the story follows Yafeu, a young warrior from the Ghanaian Empire, who is abducted and enslaved in a foreign kingdom. Amidst a harsh new reality filled with fierce shield maidens and oppressive rulers, she forms an unexpected bond with Freydis, a timid princess yearning for freedom. Together, they challenge their fates, as Yafeu inspires Freydis to dream beyond royal constraints. Determined to reclaim her identity, Yafeu embarks on a transformative journey, poised to reshape history and become a legendary figure.
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Black Shield Maiden, Willow Smith
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Black Shield Maiden
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Willow Smith
- Publisher
- Random House UK Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1529101999
- ISBN13
- 9781529101997
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Young Adult Fantasy, Gifts for older schoolchildren, Mythology
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Viking lore, the story follows Yafeu, a young warrior from the Ghanaian Empire, who is abducted and enslaved in a foreign kingdom. Amidst a harsh new reality filled with fierce shield maidens and oppressive rulers, she forms an unexpected bond with Freydis, a timid princess yearning for freedom. Together, they challenge their fates, as Yafeu inspires Freydis to dream beyond royal constraints. Determined to reclaim her identity, Yafeu embarks on a transformative journey, poised to reshape history and become a legendary figure.