Book description
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. The two
men become travel companions and sworn brothers - which binds them
together beyond death. At the gates of Byzantium Thorgils' loyalty is
put to the ultimate test...
Sworn Brother
continues an utterly compelling journey back in time to a world that is
brimming with wonderfully crafted characters and their insatiable hunger
for riches and renown. Tim Severin, explorer, traveller, author,
film-maker and lecturer has made many expeditions, most recently in
search of Moby Dick and Robinson Crusoe, and has written books about all
of them. Viking
is his first historical fiction trilogy.
