Daughter of a Thousand Years, Amalia Carosella
Daughter of a Thousand Years, Amalia Carosella
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Daughter of a Thousand Years

Author: Amalia Carosella

Narrator: Mary Robinette Kowal

Unabridged: 11 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 02/21/2017

Synopsis

Greenland, AD 1000More than her fiery hair marks Freydís as the daughter of Erik the Red; her hot temper and fierce pride are as formidable as her Viking father's. And so, too, is her devotion to the great god Thor, which puts her at odds with those in power—including her own brother, the zealous Leif Eriksson. Determined to forge her own path, she defies her family’s fury and clings to her dream of sailing away to live on her own terms, with or without the support of her husband.New Hampshire, 2016Like her Icelandic ancestors, history professor Emma Moretti is a passionate defender of Norse mythology. But in a small town steeped in traditional values, her cultural beliefs could jeopardize both her academic career and her congressman father’s reelection. Torn between public expectation and personal identity, family and faith, she must choose which to honor and which to abandon.In a dramatic, sweeping dual narrative that spans a millennium, two women struggle against communities determined to silence them, but neither Freydís nor Emma intends to give up without a fight.

About Amalia Carosella

Amalia Carosella began as a biology major before taking Latin and falling in love with old heroes and older gods. After that, she couldn’t stop writing about them, with the occasional break for more contemporary subjects. She graduated with a BA in classical studies as well as English from the University of North Dakota. A former bookseller and an avid reader, she is fascinated by the Age of Heroes and Bronze Age Greece, though anything Viking Age or earlier is likely to capture her attention. She maintains a blog relating to classical mythology and the Bronze Age at www.amaliacarosella.com and can also be found writing fantasy under the name Amalia Dillin at www.amaliadillin.com. Today, she lives with her husband in Upstate New York and dreams of the day she will own goats (and maybe even a horse, too).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Meg - A Bookish Affair on February 28, 2017

"Daughter of a Thousand Years" is the story of two women in two different time periods. Freydis is in Greenland in the late 900s and early 1000s. She is a fervent believer in the Norse gods and is struggling to hold firm to her beliefs in light of Christianity that seems to be sweeping over her land......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on February 16, 2017

Gift Card & Necklace Giveaway @ Let Them Read Books! Two women, similar struggles, one thousand years apart. Freydis, only daughter of Erik the Red, is faced with a decision: marry a man she doesn't love or respect in the hopes of one day commanding her own sailing ship, or face an uncertain future un......more

Goodreads review by Priskah on January 14, 2023

3,5 ✨✨✨......more

Goodreads review by Rick on March 08, 2017

Easily my favorite novel from Amalia at this point. The dual narrative structure of modern day USA and 1000 A.D. Greenland lets you see into the same conflict a thousand years apart. Emma comes to terms with her non-Christian faith in the face of family drama and political scandal, while Freydís com......more

Goodreads review by Diana on March 07, 2017

This book is more than characters, plot, story - it's a journey of truth. The compelling characters and fascinating story are huge, don't get me wrong, but what makes this book shine is the depth of what these characters are facing. Identity at its core, really, when you think of what you believe th......more

Quotes

“Amalia Carosella’s newest novel is beautiful, honest, and relevant, speaking boldly of our right as Americans to worship as our hearts direct, at a time when we most need to hear that message. Daughter of a Thousand Years is a touching examination of honesty in faith and the personal nature of religious belief. It’s also great historical fiction, with the rich detail and excitement that are hallmarks of all Carosella’s books.” —Libbie Hawker, author of Tidewater

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