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Reiner Prochaska is a playwright, a novelist, an actor, a director, a filmmaker, and a university lecturer. His plays have been produced at Maryland Ensemble Theatre and published nationally and internationally. His novel Captives, which tells the story of German soldiers interned at the historical POW camp in Frederick, Maryland, between 1944 and 1946, was published by The Permanent Press in 2019. He is the Producer and a Co-Director of the Catoctin Furnace Living History Festival, to which he contributes in creative and administrative capacities. A graduate of Towson University, Reiner teaches writing at his alma mater. He lives in Frederick, Maryland.
Reviewed by Richard Prause for Readers' Favorite
Bergthora's Saga by Reiner Prochaska is an enigmatic tale set in 1019 in Iceland. The country has recently adopted Christianity as its new religion, but some dwellers remain dedicated to the old gods and practice dark magic. Bergthora, the main character, is mourning the loss of her husband. She travels from Greenland to Iceland in search of vengeance for a traumatic incident she endured as a child. Throughout her quest for vindication, Bergthora disrupts the marriage between her childhood friend's young daughter and a powerful chieftain. This results in the young bride turning to her uncle—a devout Christian—for comfort. Bergthora's actions—and the consequences that unfold thereafter—affect the lives of various characters. The fallout of her revenge spans many centuries, even crossing into international waters.
Bergthora's Saga is an enthralling literary novel you'll want to read. Reiner Prochaska's artistic writing style expertly weaves an engaging and profound storyline. Even though the plot unfolds over four centuries, the story is neither hurried nor curtailed. Readers will get a clear picture of the lives of its main characters. Their unique perspectives will instantly draw you in. Prochaska masterfully blends themes of love, lust, revenge, religious conflict, magic, and betrayal into the storyline. Readers unfamiliar with Iceland's history will enjoy this well-written novel, with its captivating depictions of the country's social, political, and religious landscape during the 11th century and beyond. If you're searching for an intriguing historical fantasy teeming with enduring characters, this book is the perfect selection that meets this criteria.
