Legacy from the East

Ann-Catrin Mattsson

Original title: Arvet från öst

Author: Ann-Catrin Mattsson

Published: 2024

Publisher: World Audio Publishing International

Genre: Fantasy & Science Fiction

Pages: 357

Part of a series: Earthborn series

Reading material:

English synopsis, Swedish edition

The Order tightens its grip around Ailea, but she continues stubbornly to resist. However, the price for freedom from her own fate is devastatingly high. Roderic licks his wounds after his mentor’s death, and in grief, he seeks his roots in the east. He finds himself embroiled in a political mess and receives an offer that is very difficult to refuse but would change his life forever. A Swedish Outlander! The continuation of the magnificent love story between Ailea and Roderic in the war-torn Europe of the 17th century.

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SWEDEN: World Audio Publishing International (orig.)
DENMARK (audio & e-book): World Audio Publishing International

About author

Ann-Catrin Mattsson

Ann-Catrin Mattsson (born 1984) is a Swedish writer, coach, and lecturer deeply connected to the forests of Sweden with a background in history and creative writing. Celebrated for her acclaimed historical fantasy series, Earthborn, Ann-Catrin is an unusual voice in the Swedish literary landscape. Her blend of dramatic tension, epic saga, and historical romance, drawing comparisons to works like Outlander, A Discovery of Witches, and the Brothers Grimm. She counts Astrid Lindgren among her all-time favorite authors.

Initially an "unwilling author," Ann-Catrin had no plans to write a book while juggling family-life, blogging and building. However, a reluctant visit to a medium sparked the creation of the Earthborn series. The debut novel, Daughter of Earth, received unanimous praise from book bloggers across Instagram and TikTok.

In 2024, the Earthborn series claimed the top spot in the Swedish Fantastic Council's ranking of fantasy series in the Adult category. Previously, the series earned accolades such as Debut of the Year 2022 and Series of the Year 2023 in its genre.

“My books are aimed at an adult audience, yet they embrace the same elements that fascinated me as a child: adventure, identity, family dynamics, love and death.”

Residing in a picturesque Falu red cottage in Dalsland, Sweden, Ann-Catrin draws inspiration from landscapes reminiscent of Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, reflecting both her personal life and the thematic depth of the Earthborn series.

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