Frey And His Wife (1916)

Frey and His Wife is a novel written by Maurice Hewlett and published in 1916. The book is set in ancient Scandinavia and tells the story of Frey, a powerful and wealthy chieftain who falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Gudrun. Despite the objections of his family and advisors, Frey marries Gudrun and takes her as his wife.However, their happiness is short-lived as Gudrun's past begins to catch up with her. She is revealed to be a witch and is accused of practicing dark magic. As tensions rise and accusations fly, Frey must decide whether to stand by his wife or abandon her to save his own reputation and honor.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the clash between pagan and Christian beliefs. Hewlett's vivid descriptions of ancient Scandinavian culture and mythology add depth and richness to the story, making it a compelling read for fans of historical fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.