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Sworn Brother
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Viking Trilogy: Book 2

Sworn Brother (2005) (edit title/settings)

by Tim Severin (Author) (edit contributors)

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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. London, 1019: a few months have passed since Thorgils escaped the clutches of the Irish... read more

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The thrilling second volume in the Viking trilogy - an epic adventure in a world full of Norse mythology and bloodthirsty battles London, 1020: few weeks have passed since Thorgils has escaped the clutches of the Irish Church only to find himself at the center of a capricious love affair with... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The thrilling second volume in the Viking trilogy - an epic adventure in a world full of Norse mythology and bloodthirsty battles London, 1020: few weeks have passed since Thorgils has escaped the clutches of the Irish Church only to find himself at the center of a capricious love affair with Aelfgifu, wife of Knut the Great, ruler of England, and one of the most powerful men of the Viking empire. A passionate relationship between two unlikely lovers begins to unfold, which forebodes uncontrollable consequences...

When Thorgils is finally on the run again, he meets Grettir, an outlaw who is feared by most for his volatile and brooding behaviour. The two men become travel companions and sworn brothers - which binds them together beyond death.

At the gates of Byzantium Thorgils' loyalty is put to the ultimate test...Sworn Brother continues an utterly compelling journey back in time to a world that is brimming with wonderfully crafted characters and their insatiable hunger for barbaric war and expansion.

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This is book 2 of 3 in Viking Trilogy. (standard series)

Preceded by Odinn's Child, and followed by King's Man.

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  1. Tim Severin (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Country: England
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 1405041145
Page Count: 400

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  2. english, 
  3. historical fiction, 
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  5. novel, 
  6. religion, 
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