Christina Courtenay – författare

LINNEA BERGER ÄR EXPERT på vikingatida språk, och tillbringar sommaren på en arkeologisk utgrävning. En dag ser hon något som glimmar till i jorden, och gräver upp en vacker brosch. När hon borstar av den och läser inskriptionen svimmar hon, och vaknar upp omgiven av män i vikingakläder. De måste vara någon slags rollspelare, som verkar ta leken på väldigt stort allvar ? Snart inser Linnea att det otänkbara faktiskt är sant: hon har färdats tillbaka i tiden till niohundratalet, och är nu fånge hos vikingakrigaren Hrafn. Han tar henne till sin träl, och snart befinner sig Linnea på ett skepp på väg mot Konstantinopel, där Hrafn ska sälja henne vidare. Linnea är fast besluten att finna en väg tillbaka till sin egen tid, men samtidigt växer känslor fram mellan henne och Hrafn. Vilket är ödet som runorna skrivit åt henne?

CHRISTINA COURTENAY är en svensk-brittisk författare, som växte upp i Sverige. Som liten fick hon höra sagor om älvor och troll, häxor och jättar. Den svenska naturen med dess djupa, mörka skogar och sjöar stimulerade också hennes fantasi. Dessutom är Christina Courtenay mycket intresserad av historia och arkeologi.

NUTID. Svensk-engelska Mia Maddox ärver sin mormors stuga vid Mälaren, och ställs inför ett dilemma. Hennes fästman Charles vill att hon ska sälja så att de kan köpa en tjusig lägenhet i London, men Mia älskar Björketorp, där hon tillbringat sin barndoms somrar. Hon får en frist när en möjlig vikingabosättning upptäcks på ägorna utgrävningen kommer att ta hela sommaren. Mia dras in i den spännande skattjakten, men hon märker också att hon också dras till arkeologen Haakon

800-tal. Vikingahövdingen Haukr hetsas av sin ständigt missnöjda hustru att åka på plundringståg. Han beger sig till Wales och får med sig både skatter och trälar hem. Bland dem finns Ceri, en viljestark och vacker kvinna av högre börd, som från första stund väcker Haukrs intresse.

Runorna viskar ditt namn är en episk kärlekshistoria som förbinder det förflutna med nutiden, där passion och historia vävs samman i en oförglömlig berättelse.

CHRISTINA COURTENAY är en svensk-brittisk författare, som växte upp i Sverige. Som liten fick hon höra sagor om älvor och troll, häxor och jättar. Den svenska naturen med dess djupa, mörka skogar och sjöar stimulerade också hennes fantasi. Dessutom är Christina Courtenay mycket intresserad av historia och arkeologi.

''Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay''s novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I''m experiencing life in Viking settlements'' SUE MOORCROFT''I''ve been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it''s one of my favourites of the series'' NICOLA CORNICKBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history. The long-awaited story of Ivar Thoresson, foster brother of Linnea and Madison Berger, is told in Promises of the Runes - available now!.......................................He travelled through time to capture her heart.Ivar Thoresson is desperate for adventure. As an archaeologist specialising in Viking times, he wants nothing more than to travel back to the ninth century as his loved ones have done, to learn everything he can about the era which fascinates him. And whilst his adopted family have always made him feel loved, the chance to meet a true ancestor, the warrior Thorald, is a temptation he cannot resist. But while Ivar is preparing to go, he uncovers an amulet which shows him a vision of an arresting woman with red-gold hair. Clearly in distress, she is pleading for help. Convinced of the power of the charm and its message, Ivar''s journey takes on a new purpose. He steps back in time determined to follow his destiny - and find the woman who has called to his heart........................................Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay''s pacy, evocative and romantic novels including Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now:''Seals Christina Courtenay''s crown as the Queen of Viking Romance'' CATHERINE MILLER''This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!'' TAKE A BREAK''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE''A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable'' KATHLEEN MCGURL''Christina Courtenay is guaranteed to carry me off to another place and time in a way that no other author succeeds in doing'' SUE MOORCROFT

''Once again, Christina Courtenay has transported me through time to a world that feels more than real . . . I can only recommend that you read this absorbing, energising novel for yourself''SUE MOORCROFTBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlands does for Scottish history. Pre-order the epic conclusion to The Runes series now!Inscribed Viking axe head. Good condition. Probably late 9th century. This was it, his passport to the past. Storm Berger has never forgiven himself for his younger sister Madison''s disappearance. Suspecting she''s travelled back to the ninth century in the footsteps of other family members, Storm can only make sure she''s safe by going after her.Raised unconventionally as her father''s only child, Freydis has never been content to simply accept her fate. So, when she''s promised in marriage to a tyrant, she''s determined to find a way out of the arrangement. Help comes in the form of a mysterious and attractive stranger stranded on her island''s shores: Storm.The only way Freydis can truly be free is for Storm to marry her himself. But that would mean entwining lives that, until now, have been separated by centuries. . .Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay''s novels: ''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE ''Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!'' KATE RYDER ''Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay''s novels. She transports me effortlessly to a different time, where I feel I''m experiencing life in Viking settlements'' SUE MOORCROFT''I''ve been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it''s one of my favourites of the series'' NICOLA CORNICK

''Wonderfully written and a real page turner. Christina tells a story equally as well as Barbara Erskine'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewFeatures an exclusive bonus short story!Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history.''The Queen of Timeslip Romance has done it again! A romantic and compelling read - a total page turner'' SANDY BARKER''A brilliantly written timeslip that combines mystery and romance into a compelling and vividly imagined story'' NICOLA CORNICK''I LOVED Tempted by the Runes. Christina Courtenay is guaranteed to carry me off to another place and time in a way that no other author succeeds in doing'' SUE MOORCROFT...............................................Born centuries apart. Bound by a love that defied time. Madison Berger is visiting Dublin with her family for a Viking re-enactment festival, when she chances upon a small knife embedded in the banks of the Liffey. Maddie recognises what the runes on the knife''s handle signify: the chance to have her own adventures in the past. Maddie only intends to travel back in time briefly, but a skirmish in 9th century Dublin results in her waking up on a ship bound for Iceland, with the man who saved her from attack. Geir Eskilsson has left his family in Sweden to boldly carve out a life of his own. He is immediately drawn to Maddie, but when he learns of her connection to his sisters-in-law, he begins to believe that Fate has played a part in bringing them together. Amidst the perils that await on their journey to a new land, the truest battle will be to win Maddie''s heart and convince her that the runes never lie . . ................................................Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay''s pacy, evocative and romantic Echoes of the Runes and The Runes of Destiny, out now:''Seals Christina Courtenay''s crown as the Queen of Viking Romance'' CATHERINE MILLER''This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!'' TAKE A BREAK''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE''A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable'' KATHLEEN MCGURL''Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure! With a smart, courageous heroine and hunky, honourable hero at the helm, what''s not to like?'' KATE RYDER''Highly recommended for lovers of historical romance and timeslips, it''s another absorbing read. 5 stars'' GEORGIA HILL''An amazing page-turner filled with superb historical detail, it had me gripped from the first page to the last - I absolutely loved it!'' CLARE MARCHANT''Every story Christina Courtenay spins is better than the last and every world she creates is more real. I loved The Runes of Destiny!'' SUE MOORCROFT

''I would recommend this to readers of Barbara Erskine and if you enjoyed the TV series Vikings'' 5⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Once again, Christina Courtenay takes us to the heart of the Viking world with an epic romantic tale of love and adventure'' NICOLA CORNICKBrimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history............................................................................ Time is no barrier for a love that is destined to be. When jewellery designer Sara Mattsson is propelled back to the ninth century, after cutting herself on a Viking knife she uncovers at an archaeological dig, she is quick to accept what has happened to her. For this is not the first Sara has heard of time travel. Although acutely aware of the danger she faces when she loses the knife - and with it her way to return to her own time - this is also the opportunity of a lifetime. What better way to add authenticity to the Viking and Anglo-Saxon motifs used in her designs? As luck has it, the first person Sara encounters is Rurik Eskilsson, a fellow silversmith, who is also no stranger to the concept of time travel. Agreeing that Sara can accompany him to Jorvik, they embark on a journey even more perilous than one through time. But Fate has brought these two kindred spirits together across the ages for a reason..............................................................................Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay:''Whispers of the Runes is the best Christina Courtenay book yet. It held me captive as I read and stayed in my mind whenever I had to put it down'' SUE MOORCROFT ''A wonderful dual timeline story with captivating characters and full of vivid historical detail bringing the Viking world alive, I didn''t want it to end!'' CLARE MARCHANT ''I love how the historical detail is sure and authentic but never at the expense of a rollicking-good story and romance. If you like beautifully written timeslip, this is definitely one for you. Oh, and did I mention hot Vikings? What''s not to like!'' GEORGIA HILL ''This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!'' TAKE A BREAK ''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE ''A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable'' KATHLEEN MCGURL ''Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure! With a smart, courageous heroine and hunky, honourable hero at the helm, what''s not to like?'' KATE RYDER ''Seals Christina Courtenay''s crown as the Queen of Viking Romance'' CATHERINE MILLER

LINNEA BERGER ÄR EXPERT på vikingatida språk, och tillbringar sommaren på en arkeologisk utgrävning. En dag ser hon något som glimmar till i jorden, och gräver upp en vacker brosch. När hon borstar av den och läser inskriptionen svimmar hon, och vaknar upp omgiven av män i vikingakläder. De måste vara någon slags rollspelare, som verkar ta leken på väldigt stort allvar ? Snart inser Linnea att det otänkbara faktiskt är sant: hon har färdats tillbaka i tiden till niohundratalet, och är nu fånge hos vikingakrigaren Hrafn. Han tar henne till sin träl, och snart befinner sig Linnea på ett skepp på väg mot Konstantinopel, där Hrafn ska sälja henne vidare.Linnea är fast besluten att finna en väg tillbaka till sin egen tid, men samtidigt växer känslor fram mellan henne och Hrafn. Vilket är ödet som runorna skrivit åt henne?

Two souls bound together for eternity but lost in time. Until now.

Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the danger of Roman Britannia.

Praise for Christina Courtenay: ''Paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!'' SARAH MAINE______________________________

Her head buzzed with long-forgotten memories, fleeting images that flickered in and out of her mind. Nothing tangible, and not a single one fully formed, but teasing and tantalising, as if they wanted to surface but didn''t know how.

AD 80Duro of the Iceni tribe escaped life as an enslaved gladiator and is now finally home in Britannia with one thing on his mind: vengeance. For 20 years he has sought the Roman legionary who destroyed his family. What he didn''t expect was Gisel: a fierce Germanic woman with long white-blonde hair, forced into slavery by the Romans. Hypnotised by her spirit and her beauty, Duro frees Gisel and slowly tries to win her trust as they work together to complete his quest.Present DayMackenna Jackson returns to Bath with a broken heart, thanks to rockstar Blue Daniels. Luckily she can still count on Blue''s former bandmate Jonah Miller as a listening ear. But Jonah has secretly been fighting stronger feelings, drawn to Mac''s quiet confidence and gorgeous white-blonde hair. As they explore the area, memories they can''t quite explain flood them both.Is the spark between Mac and Jonah in fact a sign of something much deeper - a love enduring through millennia - or can it all be an illusion?______________________________Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay''s pacy, evocative and romantic novels including Echoes of the Runes, The Runes of Destiny and Promises of the Runes:

''I''ve been looking forward to this book . . . and it far exceeded my hopes and expectations. Romantic, fascinating and gripping, it''s one of my favourites of the series'' NICOLA CORNICK

''As a reader, I was delighted and absorbed accompanying Ivor on his quest to the 9th Century. Courtenay writes so beautifully, drawing you in to each scene, that time and pages slip by effortlessly'' ERIN GREEN

''Whenever I need a break from the Twenty-First Century, I read one of Christina Courtenay''s novels'' SUE MOORCROFT

''I wonder if I, too, can find a way to travel back in time... If not, reading this book was the next best thing'' GILL STEWART

''Seals Christina Courtenay''s crown as the Queen of Viking Romance'' CATHERINE MILLER

''This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!'' TAKE A BREAK

''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE

''A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable'' KATHLEEN MCGURL

''A superb timeslip novel that stands shoulder to shoulder with some of Barbara Erskine and Diana Gabaldon''s finest works'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review ''This epic romance is sure to sweep you off your feet!'' TAKE A BREAK Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history............................................................................ Separated by time. Brought together by fate. Indulging her fascination for the Viking language and losing herself in an archaeological dig is just what Linnea Berger needs after her recent trauma. Uncovering an exquisite brooch, she blacks out reading the runic inscription, only to come to, surrounded by men in Viking costume, who seem to take re-enactment very seriously. Lost and confused, Linnea finds herself in the power of Hrafn, a Viking warrior who claims her as his thrall and takes her on a treacherous journey across the seas to sell her for profit. Setting sail, she confronts the unthinkable: she has travelled back to the ninth century. Linnea is determined to find a way back to her own time, but there''s a connection forming with Hrafn. Can she resist the call of the runes and accept her destiny lies here..............................................................................Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay: ''Seals Christina Courtenay''s crown as the Queen of Viking Romance'' CATHERINE MILLER ''An absorbing story, fast-paced and vividly imagined, which really brought the Viking world to life'' PAMELA HARTSHORNE ''A love story and an adventure, all rolled up inside a huge amount of intricately-detailed, well-researched history. Thoroughly enjoyable'' KATHLEEN MCGURL ''Prepare to be swept along in this treasure of an adventure!'' KATE RYDER ''Highly recommended for lovers of historical romance and timeslips, it''s another absorbing read. 5 stars'' GEORGIA HILL ''An amazing page-turner filled with superb historical detail, it had me gripped from the first page to the last - I absolutely loved it!'' CLARE MARCHANT ''Every story Christina Courtenay spins is better than the last and every world she creates is more real'' SUE MOORCROFT ''This book has brought the 9th century world alive to me and made me desperate to read more about it'' GILL STEWART

''Fabulous. Highly recommended for fans of Barbara Erskine and Susanna Kearsley - and if you want a thumping good read'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Wow! This book should come with warning! It''s almost as addictive as chocolate!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewWinner of the 2021 RNA Romantic Fantasy Novel Award. Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay does for the Vikings what Diana Gabaldon''s Outlander and Clanlans does for Scottish history............................................................................ Their love was forbidden. But echoed in eternity. When Mia inherits her beloved grandmother''s summer cottage, Birch Thorpe, in Sweden, she faces a dilemma. Her fiance Charles urges her to sell and buy a swanky London home, but Mia cannot let it go easily. The request to carry out an archaeological dig for more Viking artefacts like the gold ring Mia''s grandmother also left her, offers her a reprieve from a decision - and from Charles. Whilst Mia becomes absorbed in the dig''s discoveries, she finds herself drawn to archaeologist Haakon Berger. Like her, he can sense the past inhabitants whose lives are becoming more vivid every day. Trying to resist the growing attraction between them, Mia and Haakon begin to piece together the story of a Welsh noblewoman, Ceri, and the mysterious Viking, known as the ''White Hawk'', who stole her away from her people in 869 AD. As the present begins to echo the past, and enemies threaten Birch Thorpe''s inhabitants, they will all have to fight to protect what has become most precious to each of them... ...........................................................................Just some of the rich praise for Christina Courtenay:''Completely magical'' NICOLA CORNICK ''A rich, dual-timeline story that totally drew me in'' SUE MOORCROFT ''A fabulous adventure, with characters I loved!'' JO THOMAS ''Courtenay''s writing brings the past vividly to life, using dual-period narrative to brilliant effect'' Historical Novels Review ''I was compelled to read on as I was caught up in the adventure, intrigue and romance of the dual timelines'' SUE FORTIN ''Sparklingly authentic - and page-turning'' MAGGIE SULLIVAN ''Rich in Viking history...intrigue, adventure and romance'' GLYNIS PETERS ''Christina Courtenay weaves the threads of her contemporary and Viking love stories together expertly and the novel moves along at a cracking pace. The characters are appealing and the rural Swedish setting is engaging'' JUDITH LENNOX

''Hidden in the Mists is her best book yet. Her meticulous research created such authenticity that I felt as if I were living the entwined past and present stories with the beautifully realised characters'' SUE MOORCROFT ''I was spellbound . . . I think it is the author''s best book yet, and I do not say that lightly, because all of her books are good'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''A brilliant timeslip from the timeslip queen herself . . . I devoured it in one sitting''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''If you love timeslip stories, then this is a must read. A beautiful story''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''They are great timeslip books . . . and this book was no exception. A fantastic story. Thank you, Christina Courtenay, for always writing such incredible books''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Simply stunning. Once again, Christina Courtenay sweeps readers into a vividly-imagined epic romantic adventure that spans the centuries . . . Haunting, beautifully written and full of fascinating research'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

Brimming with romance, adventure and vivid historical detail, Christina Courtenay''s gripping dual-time novel travels from the present day to the fires of ancient Pompeii.''SHADOWS IN THE ASHES paints a vivid picture of life in two very different timeframes and, as the stories unfold, we see how the themes of life and love change little with the centuries. Fast-paced and thrilling!'' SARAH MAINE, author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES

Runorna, del 2. Linnea Berger är expert på vikingatida språk, och tillbringar sommaren på en arkeologisk utgrävning. En dag ser hon något som glimmar till i jorden, och gräver upp en vacker brosch. När hon borstar av den och läser inskriptionen svimmar hon, och vaknar upp omgiven av män i vikingakläder. De måste vara någon slags rollspelare, som verkar ta leken på väldigt stort allvar? Snart inser Linnea att det otänkbara faktiskt är sant: hon har färdats tillbaka i tiden till niohundratalet, och är nu fånge hos vikingakrigaren Hrafn. Han tar henne till sin träl, och snart befinner sig Linnea på ett skepp på väg mot Konstantinopel, där Hrafn ska sälja henne vidare.Linnea är fast besluten att finna en väg tillbaka till sin egen tid, men samtidigt växer känslor fram mellan henne och Hrafn. Vilket är ödet som runorna skrivit åt henne?