Women of the Dunes by Sarah Maine

Description

“Women of the Dunes” is a novel written by Sarah Maine. It was published in 2018 and is a work of historical fiction that weaves together three interconnected stories set in different time periods and locations.

The novel is set in the Outer Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. It follows the lives of three women from different time periods who are linked by the land and their connection to a mysterious, ancient, and buried Viking treasure.

The three main narrative threads are as follows:

1. In the present day, an archaeologist named Freya discovers an ancient Viking burial site in the dunes of the Outer Hebrides. Her discovery sparks curiosity and excitement, as well as a desire to unearth the secrets hidden in the sand.

2. In the 19th century, a crofter’s daughter named Beatrice is drawn to the same landscape as she seeks to support her family and encounters a shipwrecked man with a mysterious past.

3. In the early Viking era, a Norsewoman named Ljosa is torn between her family and her love for a Viking warrior. Her story connects the past and the present in unexpected ways.

“Women of the Dunes” combines elements of historical fiction, mystery, and archaeological exploration. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Outer Hebrides and its ability to interweave the stories of three women across different centuries. It explores themes of history, heritage, and the enduring connection between people and the land they inhabit.