Shield Maiden

By Stuart Hill

"No enemy may find this place; we hide it in mist and shadow..."

When King Alfred's great hall is destroyed by the Vikings, the king must flee with his family. But his daughter Aethelflaed knows that hiding in the marshes, far away from the battlefield, is the last thing she wants to do; can she fulfill her destiny and become a warrior princess, a shield maiden?

Flashbacks offer dramatic stories set at key moments in history, perfect for introducing children to historical topics.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Release date: Sep 22, 2016
• ISBN: 9781472918635

Stuart Hill

Stuart Hill has several qualifications in business law, contract management, international contracting, and project management, as well a Master of Business Administration, a bachelor’s in agricultural science, and a master’s in agricultural science. Having managed millions of dollars in contracts, his tertiary course in contract law and project management has been bundled into this book.

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