Over the ages, there have been many stories and untruths told about the mythical shieldmaiden, Lagertha.

This is not one of those stories.

As a fearsome shieldmaiden, Lagertha is first sighted by the revered Viking leader Ragnar Lodbrok on the battleground, where he is instantly captivated. Their complicated love story grows from there as Ragnar struggles to lead a war-torn area and Lagertha battles her own demons.

Along with the expansive fictional retelling, the real story of Lagertha and Ragnar Lodbrok is unraveled using the historical evidence. Therefore, readers can also discover the facts behind the fantasy in order to find out many tantalizing truths about this couple.

For example, this book will reveal how long their marriage really lasted and whether Lagertha was actually the revered shieldmaiden we see her as today.

And, did you know the pair first met at a brothel?

In addition, learn how much of what we know of Lagertha and Ragnar in popular culture today is true.

Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha And Ragnar will unravel all of these secrets and more.

Fans of History Channel's Vikings and BBC's The Last Kingdom will love learning more about the world of the Viking sagas in this exciting new series.

PLEASE NOTE: Each of the books in this series can be read as standalone books due to the nature of the sagas involved.

Other books by this author set within the world of the Viking sagas.

VIKING SECRETS series:

1. Vikings: The Truth about Lagertha and Ragnar

2. Vikings: The Truth about Thora and Ragnar

3. Vikings: The Trouble with Ubbe's Mother

4. Vikings: The Truth about Aslaug and Ragnar

VALKYRIE SECRETS series:

1. The Unnamed Warrior

2. Curse of the Valkyries

3. Breaker of Curses

MELKORKA'S SAGA

1. The Irish Viking Princess

2. The Peacock's Mother (Coming soon)

THE LOST VIKING (short story)

RAGNAR AND THE WOMEN WHO LOVED HIM (Non-fiction novella about Ragnar Lodbrok)

THE CURSE OF THE LAGARFLJOT LINDWORM (Short story included in the Fantastic Realms Anthology)

THE SLEEPING VIKING BEAUTY (Short story included in the Feisty Heroines anthology)
About the Author: Rachel Tsoumbakos is a stay home mother of two. Her main passions are writing, reading and organic gardening. Rachel lives with her husband, two kids, three cats and herd of chickens in the hills surrounding Melbourne, Australia. When she is not tending to her organic veggie garden, she is working on her cardio as she trains for the zombie apocalypse. While she has had several articles published through mainstream magazines, she has also written extensively for The Inquisitr and True Blood Net. 'Emeline and the Mutants' is her first published novel and available now on Amazon. The Ring of Lost Souls, set in an abandoned mental institute on the outskirts of Melbourne. Metanoia is her newly released zombie novel set in the Australian outback. Her most recent novel is titled 'Unremembered Things.' It is an edgy paranormal tale and is Book #1 in the Wood Nymph Chronicles. 'Zombie Apocalypse Now!' is a zombie apocalypse serial written entirely from a female perspective - and these gals know how to kick some butt! Her newest endeavor is a historical series that delves into the truth behind the Viking Sagas. The 'Viking Secrets' series will look at key historical Vikings and determine the truth from the myths and legends. The first book in the series, 'Vikings: The Truth About Lagertha and Ragnar' is currently available for pre-order.