Golden Wolf Saga, 1: The Half-Drowned King Lib/E (Audiobook)

from jmoncton

I picked up this book because I love historic fiction and I was trying to find a book to get me into the mood for a trip to Iceland. And although none of the characters actually ever set foot on Iceland, the descriptions of life as a Norse Viking was an entertaining introduction into some of the ...

from RowingRabbit

When I read the description for this book my first thought was "Gimme!", for a couple of reasons. I've done a lot of family genealogical research & was intrigued to find that some of my dodgy ancestors began life in Norway before taking a wrong turn & landing on the shores of Scotland in the 15th...

from viking2917

I wolfed this down whole on Christmas Day when I got it for a present. Compulsively readable and one of the best Viking novels I've read.

from Pmaurer

Early history of Norwegian life, at the time of small kingdoms, and little unification. I learned a lot of background and history, told from the viewpoint of Ragnvald-the brother-trying to reclaim his land, while protecting his sister--Svanhold. Lots of wars and sea battles described, which got s...

from janerawoof

Novel of 9th century Vikings--what was unusual was showing their life on shore, mostly as farmers, and emphasizing women's lives. The protagonist, Ragnvald, is thrown overboard and is rescued by a fisherman. He has a vision of a "golden wolf" which he later feels is King Harald, who wants to unit...