Vilborg Davidsdottir (b.1965) is a writer and a journalist who has been awarded the Icelandic IBBY and The Reykjavik Educational Council Prize.

Saga of Korka

Vilborg Davidsdottir's novels, "The Well of Fates" and "The Witches' Judgement" have received rave reviews and gained the popularity of readers from all age groups. Here, both stories are published together under the name of "Saga of Korka". Davidsdottir's excellent story-telling abilities shine in this eventful and exciting dramatic tale from the age of settlement in Iceland. Her knowledge of the Viking way of lide adds life and credibility to the story which enhances the poignant tale of Korka, the slave with magical powers who never cedes to her cruel fate.

Their name is never mentioned in the Icelandic Sagas. The secret daughters of Norwegian settlers, born to women slaves. Korka is one of them, but she won't accept a life of slavery and fights for a better life. Surprising events and a complicated destiny drive her away from Iceland to Denmark where great events await her in times of conflict. As a reward for her ingenuity she gains her freedom, but freedom can be a hurdle when you have no family and no means. Her future becomes frightening and her mind drifts back to Iceland. English synopsis and sample chapters available.

Magic - A Novel

(Galdur - skáldsaga, 2000)

A story about a young single mother in the 15th century. She gets caught up in a struggle between the spiritual authorities and blind love.

The Sacrifice

(Eldfórnin, 1997)

An epic novel about the fateful life of a young nun in the 14th century, who is accused of having put her own child to death.

A plot abounding in dramatic conflicts and questions about sin and the power of love.

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"Vilborg Davídsdóttir's text is beautiful and lively and she easily develops the darkness that loomed over the nation in these dreary times of bad seasons and human severity. She is a good writer and creates truthful atmosphere and circumstances. ... the main strength is the joy in the storytelling and the excellently created atmosphere that Vilborg puts forth with her easy but extraordinary beautiful writing style."

Morgunbladid newspaper