The Dark Queens

"The Dark Queens" explores the remarkable—and often overlooked—stories of two formidable women in sixth-century Merovingian France, Brunhild and Fredegund, who wielded immense power in a male-dominated era. Through detailed storytelling, Shelley Puhak highlights their fierce political strategies, personal struggles, and lasting impact on European history, challenging myths about female power along the way. This compelling history sheds light on how these two complex queens shaped their world amid conflicts, alliances, and enduring legend.