Seventeen year old Sigurd’s father, Harald and two brothers have been
involved in a naval battle, which featured treachery on the part of King
Gorm. What are the survivors to do now? Gorm promises silver and a
renewal of oaths afterwards, only to once again treacherously attack
Harald and his men. Only Sigurd would survive the battle.
When Sigurd returns to his home, he finds devastation; his mother has
been killed along with several others, and his sister Runa has been
taken as a slave. He is left hopeless. With six survivors, Sigurd
begins a new chapter in his life.
Their first task will be to rescue Runa. It will not be easy. Sigurd
also finds out that Gorm is looking for him so that he can kill him.
Sigurd needs to build up an army and a fleet if he wants to take
vengeance on Gorm, and rescue Runa.
The first addition is a thrall that fights spectacularly. This is his
wolf; his hawk is a shield maiden, but she costs Sigurd a man. However,
before long, Sigurd has a small band of men swearing an oath to him.
Will that small band be enough to rescue Runa and avenge their father
and brothers? Author Giles Kristian’ historical novel is full of action
and plenty of challenges for Sigurd’s small band. A novel, which is a
page turner and hard to put down. I am looking forward to reading the two sequels.
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