Renowned for his travel writing, this is the second part of the author’s first foray into fiction, a full-blooded adventure of 1019 which is steeped in Norse mythology. It is fast, easy-reading escapist stuff swinging from England to Byzantia. Click here to link to the 1st in the series.
Comparison: Bernard Cornwell, Valerio Manfredi, Manda Scott.

The thrilling second volume in the Viking trilogy - an epic adventure in a world full of Norse mythology and bloodthirsty battles London, 1019: a few months have passed since Thorgils has escaped the clutches of the Irish Church only to find himself at the centre 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.
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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, 1019: a few months have passed since Thorgils has escaped the clutches of the Irish Church only to find himself at the centre 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.
Viking 2: Sworn Brother features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, Recommendations
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Viking 2: Sworn Brother was written by Tim Severin and published by Pan Macmillan
Viking 2: Sworn Brother has 374 pages
Yes it is part of Viking series
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.