Erika Szudár: A fjord titka / The Secret of the Fjord (ebook)

Set against the harsh and unforgiving backdrop of the Viking Age, Erika Szudár’s latest novel, The Secret of the Fjord, is a hauntingly beautiful tale of resilience and destiny. The story follows Freydis, a young girl whose fate is sealed at birth simply because she was born a daughter in a world that demands sons to become warriors. Despite being cast aside, Freydis miraculously survives, growing into a pure-hearted and innocent soul amidst a cruel environment. Her survival is owed to an unlikely savior, her faithful dog Gerda, and a kind villager named Dagrun, who raise her in seclusion following a mysterious prophecy that she will one day become a queen.

The stakes rise when the Valkyries reward Freydis for her goodness and reverence for nature, drawing the attention of Lars, a malevolent figure driven by a deep-seated hatred for women. Blinded since birth, Freydis eventually discovers a desperate and shocking connection to Lars, who also struggles with his own physical disabilities but chose a path of darkness instead of light. As she flees his pursuit, she is thrust into a series of incredible adventures where she uncovers secrets that test the very fabric of her soul.

Author Erika Szudár, an educator and seasoned traveler who turned to professional writing at the age of 57, infuses the narrative with the wisdom of a life lived "off the beaten path." Drawing from her experiences as a long-distance runner and mountain climber, Szudár creates a world where the physical and spiritual landscapes are equally vivid. While currently available in Hungarian, this captivating saga is slated for a future English release. Join Freydis on her journey to uncover the final, shocking secret hidden within the depths of the fjord.