Stephan Grundy Poradie kníh

Helgi, a rock star, grapples with his past life as he is drawn to Odin while pursuing his music career and yearning for his true love, Karin. The narrative intertwines heathen beliefs with historical and military themes, challenging traditional gender roles. It also delves into Nordic myths regarding fate and destiny, making it both a fictional biopic of unrequited love and an exploration of ancient spirituality. This debut novel by Stephan Grundy offers a unique blend of mythology and modernity.

Set against the backdrop of the Ulster Cycle, this historical fiction follows Queen Maeve of Connacht as she battles to maintain her reign and safeguard her people. The narrative explores themes of blood, relationships, and power dynamics through the perspectives of three women, revealing their roles in a tumultuous struggle. With a blend of Irish Celtic lore and historical figures, the story delves into Maeve's past, illuminating the complexities that influence her present and hint at her future challenges, particularly against her first husband, Conchobar mac Nessa.

Set in an alternate sixteenth-century Europe infused with magic and fantasy races, the story follows Wolfram, a nobleman shunned for his Dark Elvish heritage. Framed for a serious crime within his Free Company, he faces execution or the perilous choice of joining the Forlorn Hope, a unit with minimal survival chances. With only the support of young magician Marshal Gudrun, Wolfram is driven by a fierce determination to prove his innocence and reclaim his honor amidst the chaos of battle and intrigue.

The narrative follows Gilgamesh, a proud and restless warrior chosen to lead his kingdom through turmoil. His unmatched strength is overshadowed by his reckless nature, which endangers his people. In response to his defiance of the gods, they create a beast-man equal to him, setting the stage for a transformative quest filled with adventure and self-discovery. Set against a vivid Mesopotamian backdrop, this retelling weaves themes of magic, humanity, and the epic journey of a flawed hero, resonating with timeless relevance.

Set against the backdrop of Walpurgisnight in 1365, the story follows Margerite as she faces a dire threat to her newborn, targeted by the sinister Order of Light-Bearers due to a belief in its dark origins. To protect her child, she reluctantly agrees to marry Graf Heinrich, hoping to gain his support in thwarting the Order's malevolent plans, all while grappling with her own conflicting emotions and the looming danger surrounding her family.

Margerite von Hirschenberg, die Tochter eines einfachen Ritters, ist glücklich. Sie heiratet Ruprecht von Falkenstein, einen Mann, der weit über ihrem Stand steht und den sie liebt. Doch ihre scheinbar so sichere Zukunft wird bald von düsteren Vorahnungen überschattet, die sie dazu bringen, das Leben ihres Mannes genauer zu betrachten. Es fordert ihre gesamte Kraft und all ihren Mut, sich den schrecklichen Machenschaften entgegenzustellen, die sie entdeckt...

Die faszinierende Sage um den legendären tyrannischen König Gilgamesch, der um 2.700 v.Chr. das Zweistromland zwischen Euphrat und Tigris beherrschte, wird hier von Stephan Grundy auf fesselnde Weise neu erzählt.