{"product_id":"the-valkyrie","title":"The Valkyrie","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"311\"\u003eFrom \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKate Heartfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes a lyrical, feminist retelling of one of Norse mythology’s greatest epics—where legend, history, and love are reimagined through the voices of the women at its centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eBrynhild is a Valkyrie—once a powerful shieldmaiden of the Allfather, destined to choose the slain. But now she has fallen, exiled from the skies and forced to navigate a mortal world where her purpose is no longer clear. Meanwhile, Gudrun, a Burgundian princess, is caught in a web of political ambition, war, and destiny as kingdoms rise and fall around her. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eAs their stories intertwine, what was once told as rivalry is reshaped into something far more complex. Set against the collapse of empires and the shadow of legendary heroes like Sigurd, this novel explores power, loyalty, and the truths hidden beneath myth. In a world where stories have always been told by others, Brynhild and Gudrun finally reclaim their voices—and their fate. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e✨ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fantasy \/ Historical Fantasy \/ Mythology Retelling\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e🌶️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eSpice Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate (character-driven with some romantic elements)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003e📚 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standalone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eLush, atmospheric, and thought-provoking—perfect for readers who love mythology retellings, strong female perspectives, and epic stories grounded in both history and legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Heartfield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43239706263642,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9044\/3610\/files\/Untitled-1_19.png?v=1776592764","url":"https:\/\/onceuponacup.com\/products\/the-valkyrie","provider":"Once Upon A Cup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}