About the Author:
Cecelia Holland has been writing since she was 12, and spends a good deal of every day writing. She chose to write historical fiction, because, being 12, she had precious few stories of her own, and history seemed to her then, as it still does, an endless fund of material.
She was encouraged to write by the poet William Meredith and the short story writer David Jackson. Her first novel was The Firedrake, and it was published by Atheneum in 1966. Since then, Cecelia has written a lot, read a lot, and raised three daughters. She lived in northern California, in the country. Once a week, she teaches creative writing at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, and, every day, she takes care of a small menagerie of little animals.
Review:
"A nonstop romp through a fictional time of evil sorcery, ruthless kings, fierce pirates, kidnapped heroines, sweet romance and everyday heroes, set against the brutal backdrop of Norse life in feudal times.. ... Holland delivers an artful blend of history and fantasy throughout. "--Publishers Weekly on The Soul Thief
"Action and period flavor characterize Holland's latest historical novel ... With vivid descriptions and continual action, combined with elements of mysticism, sorcery, and politics, Holland fleshes out a lively account of the time of Eric Bloodaxe. Recommended."--Library Journal on The Soul Thief
"Holland has penned another pulse -pounding historical saga brimming with authentic period detail and distinguished by vivid characterizations. ... Like Holland's previous yarns, elements of romance, mysticism, and suspense are interwoven into one superlative, spine-tingling adventure."--Booklist on The Soul Thief
"A potent blend of fantasy, history and romance, this sequel to Holland's The Soul Thief is a rousing, vivid tale rich with Nordic lore."--Publishers Weekly on The Witches' Kitchen
"Holland revisits the enthralling saga of Corban Loosestrife in this equally engaging sequel to The Soul Thief. Holland interweaves elements of romance, magic, and suspense into a superlative historical epic featuring a stoic hero often at odds with the all-powerful Viking warriors."--Booklist on The Witches' Kitchen
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