by Anonymous
First published 1200
Siegfried, the great prince of the Netherlands, arrives at the Burgundian court where he encounters the beautiful princess Kriemhild. To win her hand, he must first help her brother Gunther court the formidable Icelandic Queen Brunhild. Siegfried's strength and cunning make Gunther's impossible task achievable, and the prince claims his reward. But when Kriemhild and Brunhild clash over their husbands' true worth, old secrets surface. The very allies Siegfried trusted most turn against him. This twelfth century epic transforms ancient Germanic legends into a tale of love, loyalty, and the deadly price of deception. The hero who seemed invincible discovers that the greatest threats come not from distant enemies but from those closest to home.
Genres: romance, historical-fiction, fantasy, epic
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: deception, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Netherlands, Burgundy, Iceland
Period: 12th Century
404 pages · Paperback · Penguin Classics