God's Daughter

Vikings of the New World Saga, Book 1

By: Heather Day Gilbert

Narrated by: Becky Doughty

One Viking woman. One God. One legendary journey to North America.

In the 10th century, when pagan holy women rule the Viking lands, Gudrid turns her back on her training as a seeress to embrace Christianity. Clinging to her faith, she joins her husband, Finn, on a journey to North America.

But even as Gudrid faces down murderous crewmen, raging sickness, and hostile natives, she realizes her greatest enemy is herself - and the secrets she hides might just tear her marriage apart.

Almost five centuries before Columbus, Viking women sailed to North America with their husbands. God's Daughter, Book 1 in the Vikings of the New World Saga, offers an expansive yet intimate look into the world of Gudrid Thorbjarnardottir - daughter-in-law of Eirik the Red, and the first documented European woman to have a child in North America.

©2013 Heather Day Gilbert (P)2014 Heather Day Gilbert

Vikings! great story..

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it was certainly interesting and the narrator had wonderful accents!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked that the heroine was such a strong young lady. A lot of action, suspense and romance.

Have you listened to any of Becky Doughty’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes.. I found it once again, well done and her accent was spot on!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It did get me a little tense at times.. It had me wishing for a better outcome than I thought was coming. Vikings were certainly tough and unpredictable!

Raw and haunting Viking saga

God's Daughter by Heather Day Gilbert is an amazing historical tale. Tenth century Viking history is a little-known world to this reader and I imagine to many others as well. Gilbert does a fantastic job, giving readers a seemingly realistic view of the Viking world. Characters that are strong and yet have the same feelings and failings as folks centuries hence. Compelling adventures of a people who need to rely on community and cunning to survive. Powerful messages of the weakness of the human soul and the hope that faith in God alone can bring. Vivid, detailed descriptions of a harsh and hostile life softened by the love of family and God. The audio version is narrated by Becky Doughty, who does a great job of narration. Having captured the essence of the various characters she gives them a voice of their own. God's Daughter is a fascinating, forcefully dynamic book that should not be missed.
I was given an audio copy of the book by the author in exchange for an honest review.

A good drama

This was a good story. I enjoyed watching the characters grow and also seeing the different belief systems of the Viking era. This book didn't have a lot of action, but was engaging. It was more of a journal come to life. Overall a good listen.

A Novel about the Viking's New World Adventures

I loved this well researched and well written story about a new world settlement, financed by Leif Erickson. Told through the eyes of an adopted daughter of Eric the Red, it's a tale of hardship and passion that spans two continents and several years, just as the vikings are abandoning the old gods and adopting a more settled lifestyle an the Christian tradition.
This one's a great way to absorb a bit of history with your romance.

Did Not Want It To End!

If you could sum up God's Daughter in three words, what would they be?

Fascinating, Believable, Educational

What was one of the most memorable moments of God's Daughter?

When Gudrid finally realizes she wants Finn more than any other man.

What about Becky Doughty’s performance did you like?

She has such a rich voice, and pronounces every word so clearly. She is not in a hurry, and yet puts so much feeling into her reading!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The end! I did not want it to end!

Any additional comments?

I am glad there is a sequel coming soon!