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Steeped in bloody battles and brooding Norse mythology, this epic saga follows the exploits of Viking adventurer Thorgils Leiffson. A fine, page-turning trio of tales that sweeps the reader back in time. Our story begins in the year 1001. The young child, Thorgils Leiffson, son of Leif the... read more
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Summary edit
The story begins in the year 1001 and the toddler, Thorgils Leiffson, son of Leif the Lucky and Thorgunna, arrives on the shores of Brattahlid in Greenland to be brought up in the fostercare of a young woman - Gudrid. Thorgils is a rootless character of quicksilver intelligence and... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Thorgils Leiffson: A rootless character of quicksilver intelligence and adaptability. He has inherited his mother’s ability of second sight and his destiny lies beyond the imagination of those around him.
- Kari Solmundarson: Have not read dont know.
- Snorri Godi: Add a description of this character.
- Eochaid
- Gudrid
- Thorvall
- Ospak
- Tyrkir
- Earl Sigurd
- Thorgunna
- Thorvald
- Brodir
- Thorodd
- Sigtryggr
- Erik
- Saer Credine
- Thorfinn
- Thorstein
- Donnachad
- Freydis
- Brian Boruma
- Thrand
- Grimhild
- Thorhall
- Odinn
- St Ciaran
- Orlaith
- Helgi
- Gormlaith
- Thorir
- Murchad
- Glaesir
- Gunnar Lambason
- Malachi
- Njal
- Gardi
- Thorbjorn
- Thurid
- Grettir
- Bjarni
- Olaf
- Thangbrand
- Thorvard
- Colman
- Cainnech
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Viking Trilogy. (standard series)
Followed by Sworn Brother.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Tim Severin (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Country: England
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1405041129
Page Count: 336
Publisher: Macmillan
Country: England
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1405041129
Page Count: 336
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.92
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