Reviewers Rave About
Gudrun's Tapestry
by Joan Schweighardt

["Gudrun’s Tapestry is] an inspirational tale of courage and determination told with a legendary twist .... A book of this brilliance can only be classified as one of the best [historical fictions] I've read in a long time." —Roundtable Reviews

[A tale] embroidered with considerable flair.... [H]ere is a story full of dust and colors that will sweep you away.—Fearless Reviews

"Schweighardt’s got a lyrical, graceful voice and good psychological sense, so that Gudrun’s tragedy, healing, and eventual quest never slip into the realm of soap opera.... a genuine can’t-put-it-down page-turner."— The Chronogram

"The emotions the characters depict are so charged with heat that they nearly leap from the page to burn the reader’s hand....This novel has everything: pathos, romance, intrigue, violence, and sex. The attention to historical detail is impressive. The mark of a good novel is whether it transports the reader to the time and place in which it is set. Gudrun’s Tapestry does that and does it well."— Curled Up With A Good Book

"Richly woven, yet simply told, Gudrun’s Tapestry is an epic delivered in lucid and lyric verse. Joan Schweighardt creates a mesmerizing story deserving to be read aloud and celebrated like all the world’s best tales."— Julie Shigekuni (author of A Bridge Between Us and Invisible Gardens)

Schweighardt’s period detail supports a world of political intrigue.... Gudrun’s Tapestry... establish[es] the heroine as an archetype.—Rain Taxi Literary Review

[Gudrun’s Tapestry] is an unusual and thought-provoking treat—MyShelf.com

"[A] masterpiece of romance and intrigue. Gudrun’s Tapestry is a great read from the first page until the last."—BVS Reviews

"Gudrun's Tapestry flows gracefully from present to past... [giving it a] poetic beauty."—About.com Ancient History

"Gudrun’s motives and ingenuity provide a delightful reading of revelations and twists, all while fully capturing the dark essence of the Norse legends that inspired it."—Bohemian Ink

"I loved this book—real guts and glory and realism too. The pacing moves this tale along quickly while providing many interesting cultural and historical insights to the period."—Heartland Reviews

"Gudrun’s Tapestry is original, exceptionally well written, and documents Joan Schweighardt as a gifted and skilled storyteller with a flair for historical fiction.—Midwest Book Review

"Schweighardt gives us... Heithinn lore... with understanding of the Germanic world-view. She does it with wit, knowledge and the talent of a real story-teller... a very entertaining read." —Northvegr

"I highly recommend Gudrun’s Tapestry. It is a sweet love story, an amazing tale of revenge and most of all, the story of an intelligent, brave, selfless woman. It is a well-written novel, and the story of Gudrun touches the heart in a way only the really good books do. Definitely, read this book."—ByGone Days

"An easy pleasure with excitement to be remembered. I thoroughly enjoyed Schweighardt’’s story"—Yet Another Book Review

I felt somewhat empowered [reading this] and [I] applaud Joan Schweighardt's amazing portrayal of a woman thrust into adventure, love, drama and suspense.—GothicReview.com

Diana L. Paxson, author of the Wodan’s Children trilogy and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Priestess of Avalon said: "The hero-tales of the Germanic peoples form a glowing thread in the tapestry of European literature. Gudrun’s Tapestry presents one of the greatest of those legends from a woman’s perspective, with emotion as well as action, bringing new meaning to an ancient tale."