A Swedish Saga
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Situated on the shores of this immense lake was Karin’s home; a low, 28-room timber house with small, leaded windows. For over 30 years now it had been her haven and together they had withstood the battles against nature and mankind. It had also served as a beacon for lost mariners failing to navigate the vast and treacherous waters. Karin was old and wise enough to realise that this was her final abode. She would never again visit her childhood home, Stockholm and its mighty palace which had been the backdrop for Karin’s brief but exciting rise into the realm of fairy tales, a story which far outstripped the dreams and yearnings of any young girl.
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The newly crowned king of Sweden was a young, handsome and passionate man, a man searching for a suitable bride of rank and fortune. Meanwhile, he would take as his mistress a young girl serving at a local tavern. Karin Månsdotter won the heart of the King, gave him four children and was crowned Queen of Sweden. This defiant act proved too much for the mighty houses of the country and led to turmoil, rebellion and tragedy.
About the Author
The author was born in Reading 1941 and grew up in Birmingham. Following a 6 year period in Brussels she moved to Stockholm in 1970 a move which triggered a keen interest in the history of Sweden. The author has previously published a book on powerful Swedish women of the past