Hild
Published in 2013, Hild is a sapphic fiction and historical fiction novel by Nicola Griffith. It deals with christian women saints, Lesbianism, christian saints and Amerikanisches Englisch.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and 33 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 8 editions.
At about 564 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
About Hild
You are a prophet and seer with the brightest mind in an age. Your blood is that of the man who should have been king. That's what the king and his lords see. And they will kill you, one day. Britain in the seventh century - and the world is changing. Small kingdoms are merging, frequently and violently. Edwin, King of Northumbria, plots his rise to overking of all the Angles. Ruthless and unforgiving, he is prepared to use every tool at his disposal: blood, bribery, belief. Into this brutal, vibrant court steps Hild - Edwin's youngest niece. With her glittering mind and powerful curiosity, Hild has a unique way of reading the world.
Awards & lists
- ✦Lambda Literary Awards 2014 — Bisexual Fiction (nominee)
- ✦Nebula Awards 2014 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Hild?
Hild was written by Nicola Griffith and first published in 2013.
What genre is Hild?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction and Historical Fiction.
How long is Hild?
The median edition has 564 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Hild?
Readers who like it often enjoy Frog Music, Patience & Sarah and Fingersmith.
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