About the Author

Catherine (Meier) Spader is a first-generation American raised on the history and lore of Medieval Germany. At age 11, she saw the skull reliquary of Charlemagne and became enthralled with the era. Catherine is a registered nurse (RN) who specialized in emergency and trauma for 20 years. She is also a medical writer and editor and has published over 1000 articles.

Catherine feeds her inner Wulfhedinn by playing ice hockey and prowling wild forests and historic sites of Europe and the American West.

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