Ambientada en los días finales de la era vikinga, esta saga sigue a un joven héroe en su búsqueda por reclamar su derecho de nacimiento. Enfrentándose a la traición de su tío tras el asesinato de su padre, el jefe, el viaje del protagonista está marcado por temas de heroísmo y resiliencia. Captura el espíritu de un pueblo feroz y noble. La narrativa retrata vívidamente los desafíos y dilemas morales de un joven arrojado a un mundo de conflicto y ambición.
Set during the waning days of the Viking era, the story follows young Hakon of Rogen, who embarks on a quest to reclaim his birthright after the murder of his chieftain father. Facing betrayal from his uncle, Hakon's journey is marked by themes of heroism and resilience, capturing the spirit of a fierce and noble people. The novel vividly portrays the challenges and moral dilemmas of a young boy thrust into a world of conflict and ambition.
Told from the perspective of Helga, a slave girl, this sequel follows her daring stowaway adventure on Hakon's longship as they journey to France. The mission to return a freed slave unfolds amidst perilous challenges, leading to unexpected tragedy upon their arrival. The narrative explores themes of freedom, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of Viking voyages.