The novel follows an unconventional rescue mission. After a Viking raiding fleet is defeated and captured in Seville by the governor, who demands an exorbitant ransom, the women of the village refuse to abandon their husbands and sons. Led by their own determination, they hire mercenaries to train them in combat and set sail a year later to stage an "impossible" rescue across the Iberian Peninsula.
Biggi is noted for his exhaustive knowledge of the era, accurately portraying Viking customs, myths, and maritime culture alongside real historical events like the raid on Seville. Valkirias - Inaki Biggi.epub
The title refers to the minor Norse goddesses who chose the fallen in battle; in this context, it represents the human women taking their fate into their own hands. Literary Reception The novel follows an unconventional rescue mission
Year 859 AD, transitioning from Scandinavia to Seville, Spain Executive Summary Biggi is noted for his exhaustive knowledge of
This report covers the historical novel (Valkyries: The Daughters of the North) by Spanish author Iñaki Biggi . Published in 2018, the book reinterprets Viking history through the lens of women's resilience and leadership. Book Overview Title: Valkirias: Las hijas del norte Author: Iñaki Biggi (I. Biggi) Genre: Historical Fiction / Adventure