A wonderful read
“A wonderful saga combining love, struggle, intrigue…”
Readers respond
The Reviews
An absorbing world for lovers of historical fiction.
From the original website
Readers drawn into the dynasty.
The original book website features reader praise for the historical setting, relatable characters, and layered family drama. Below are short excerpts and summaries of that response.
Engaging from the start
“Fast moving and gripping.”
History with humanity
“Well-written and deeply researched.”
A Historical NovelThe
Folkungs
Folkungs
Decorative rendering — not the publisher's printed cover
What stands out
History told through people.
Readers encounter far more than dates and royal succession.
Responses to The Folkungs often emphasize the way personal relationships carry the political story forward—making medieval figures approachable while leaving the scale of the period intact.
The novel combines royal family conflict, imagined domestic life, love stories, and its historical backdrop into one long-form reading experience.
Choose your edition ↗Enter the sagaOne kingdom. Three brothers.
One kingdom. Three brothers.
Countless loyalties.
Discover the sweeping historical novel inspired by medieval Sweden's royal past.