Viking Gods, Traditions and Norfolk Folklore

The winds whipped about, splattering them with rain. The tree they stood before, old and with gnarled, rotted roots, had once been struck with lightning. It had split the tree in twain and the people had named it Thor’s tree.

There was holly pinned to his shirt and ivy draped over her skirt. Some of the bright red berries broke free when he moved forward. He caught them, then clasped her hand as the vows were called.

He should have never agreed to this. She was not safe. But it was too late now. She was his. Willing and lovely and exactly who he needed.

She would most certainly be the death of him.

Last week, I discussed some of the reasons why Vikings came to Norfolk and what remained of their influence. Kitty-Lydia Dye: The Vikings and Norfolk (kittylydiadye.blogspot.com) This time, I wanted to write about something which is one of my favourite topics – folklore!

The Faithful Companions - The People's Friend

Gorgeous artwork from Sailesh Thakrar for my short story in the Winter Special of The People's Friend "The Faithful Companions". 

It's a historical one about a thatcher and the legend of a ghost dog called the Church Grim :)

Phantom of the Opera Short Story Collection Discount

 

To celebrate the release of my Viking romance adventure The Bride Who Rode in With the Storm (Satin Romance) and my Victorian romance short story collection, The Wherryman's Daughter, The Wedding Mask: A Collection of Phantom of the Opera short stories is discounted to £2.99/$3.99 for the first week of December.