A tale of star-crossed young love set against the backdrop of the Viking invasion of York, from a master storyteller.
Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and leader of the Viking fleet, whose countless victories have been woven into song, his prowess the stuff of legend.
Kata knows little of her parents, but her heart yearns for something beyond the small world of her Anglo-Saxon village south of the great city of York.
When Tor is sent to scout ahead of the Viking fleet after their invasion of Scarborough, he relies on his charm and his guile to learn the lie of the land and the location of the regional earls' forces, ready to report back to his father. Soon, however, he meets Kata, a caring and capable young woman whose fierce nature sets Tor's heart alight.
But these are troubled times. Mistrust and rumours ripple through the land: the mighty Hardrada is coming and help is far from hand. As the eve of battle draws closer, Kata and Tor must question to whom their loyalty lies: heart or home?
| ISBN: | 9781406399059 |
| Publication date: | 1st May 2025 |
| Author: | Kevin CrossleyHolland |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd an imprint of Walker Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 245 pages |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction |
The book is very educational as well as being engaging and very interesting and informative.
Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada He scouted the land before his father’s invasion.
Kata lives in an Anglo-Saxon village south of York She wants something else rather than her quiet life.
Kata & Tor meet and fall in love. They have lots of decisions to make which comes across they have to choose between love or war.
Tor is very charming and Kata is into her spirit beliefs so their romance is very emotionally grounded.
The book is very educational as well as being engaging and very interesting and informative.
It is very historical.
All about vikings.
I feel the book is aims at 12+
It did take me a few pages to really get into the book.... Read Full Review