Binding: Paperback
Description: " Linnea Hartsuyker brings myth and legend roaring to life in this superbly good page - turning saga of Viking - era Norway. The book's fiercest magic shines in the characters of Ragnvald and Svanhild as unforgettable a brother and sister duo as I can remember. Linnea Hartsuyker is an exciting original voice in historical fiction and The Half - Drowned King is nothing short of mesmerizing." Paula Mc Lain bestselling author of The Paris Wife and Circling the Sun An exhilarating saga of the Vikings that conjures a brutal superstitious and thrilling ninth - century world and the birth of a kingdom the debut installment in a historical literary trilogy that combines the bold imagination and sweeping narrative power of Game of Thrones Vikings and Outlander. Centuries ago in a blood - soaked land ruled by legendary gods and warring men a prophecy foretold of a high king who would come to reign over all of the north . Ragnvald Eysteinsson the son and grandson of kings grew up believing that he would one day take his dead father's place as chief of his family's lands. But sailing home from a raiding trip to Ireland the young warrior is betrayed and left for dead by men in the pay of his greedy stepfather Olaf. Rescued by a fisherman Ragnvald is determined to have revenge for his stepfather's betrayal claim his birthright and the woman he loves and rescue his beloved sister Svanhild. Opportunity may lie with Harald of Vestfold the strong young Norse warrior rumored to be the prophesied king. Ragnvald pledges his sword to King Harald a choice that will hold enormous consequence in the years to come. While Ragnvald's duty is to fight and even die for his honor Svanhild must make an advantageous marriage though her adventurous spirit yearns to see the world. Her stepfather Olaf has arranged a husband for her a hard old man she neither loves nor desires. When the chance to escape Olaf's cruelty comes at the hands of her brother's arch rival the shrewd young woman is forced to make a heartbreaking choice: family or freedom. Set in a mystical and violent world defined by honor loyalty deceit passion and courage The Half - Drowned King is an electrifying adventure that breathtakingly illuminates the Viking world and the birth of Scandinavia.
Title: The Half - Drowned King A Novel
Author(s): Hartsuyker Linnea
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780062563705
Pages: 464 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 6/26/2018
Series: The Golden Wolf Saga