![]() ![]() The book’s fiercest magic shines in the characters of Ragnvald and Svanhild, as unforgettable a brother and sister duo as I can remember. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Linnea Hartsuyker brings myth and legend roaring to life in this superbly good page-turning saga of Viking-era Norway. Maeve Noonan, Northshire Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY This novel is a real swashbuckler: true historical fiction in the tradition of James Michener and the ancient sagas themselves. “Fierce storytelling honors the 13th-century Icelandic saga Heimskringla, which is retold here through the adventures of brother and sister Ragnvald and Swanhild. Giovanni Boivin, The Bookloft, Great Barrington, MA Winter 2018 Reading Group Indie Next List Rich with battles, love stories, and the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, The Half-Drowned King is a must-read for fans of literary fiction, adventure tales, and well-paced storytelling.” One fights a war on the battlefield while the other fights a war in the bedroom, and, fighting internal conflicts, each grows into adulthood quickly in this harsh environment. Ragnvald and his sister, Svanhild, are our protagonists, and the book contains alternating chapters about each of their adventures. “A fast-paced and harrowing saga of a sibling pair, both trying to do what is right for the other while navigating the physical and political terrain around them. ![]()
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