Vikings Historical Fiction

Ivar Sorenson is not only his father's heir to their jarldom, he's his parents' last remaining son. There isn't much choice for the future jarl when his father demands an alliance with their feuding neighbor. That alliance can only come in the form of a marriage...to a woman Ivar doesn't want and doesn't like. Can Ivar convince his father that a marriage is needed to end the feud? Can he prove that the woman he loves is the woman his tribe needs to lead alongside him?

It's the end of summer and Vulgar is miserable. He has to go back to school, and school is one of the most un-Viking inventions ever. However, his gloom turns into excitement when he discovers that the famous Viking hunter, explorer and survival expert, Otto the Bone-Cruncher, has joined the school to teach hunting. Vulgar can't wait for the school trip, to learn all about hunting and exploring and having adventures. But after a very VERY long walk and a tea of roasted slugs, Vulgar's not so chipper. It's getting dark, and he's a bit spooked. There are trolls in these hills ...

***An epic return to the world of the bestselling The Craftsman and the Wizard!*** A wizard hiding from his destiny. A boy who must become a king. A princess that wields the hand of fate. When a mysterious army comes to Vestmor, the survival of their people is in their hands. But to save the day, they will have to vanquish dragons and necromancers, giants and goblin armies, sorcerers, swordsmen, and legions of the dead. The incomparable author of the Immortal trilogy brings us everything a fantasy novel can and should be.

A Song for the Rune-Marked Lifa, a gifted young rune-carver, thought she knew her place in the world—working quietly in her village, shaping protective charms to sell at market. But when she discovers an ancient, rune-marked stone hidden in the ruins of a long-forgotten temple, her life takes a dramatic turn. The stone’s runes flare to life, imprinting her skin with a pattern that seems to pulse with untapped power. Overnight, Lifa becomes the latest of the Rune-Marked, an enigmatic lineage woven deeply into the mysterious Web of Wyrd—a cosmic tapestry connecting all Nine Worlds. As ...

After Helgha meets Erik in the woods surrounding her home near Jorvik—modern-day York—she learns that he is lost, and helps him by taking him into her home for the night. In time, the two grow close, much to the anxiety of her parents as there is no message from his father suggesting a betrothal, but Erik behaves as though they are betrothed. Soon, they learn that there is another reason why Erik has not asked her to marry him. With the honor of their family at stake, Helgha's father takes drastic measures to rectify the situation.

In 1035, a young 15-year-old Viking is dragged wounded from the battle. Left for dead, for the next 20 years his adventures lead him over mountains, down the length of Russia and ultimately to Constantinople and the Holy City of Jerusalem. Drawn into political intrigue, he will be the lover of empresses, the murderer of an emperor; he will hold the balance of power in the Byzantine Empire in his hands and then give it all up for a Russian princess and the chance to return home and lead his own people.

The Last Kingdom is set in the England of the ninth and tenth centuries. These were the years when the Danish Vikings had invaded and occupied three of England's four kingdoms, and when King Alfred, his son, and grandson, fought back and won the freedom of the country again.

Andel Berg came to Clear Creek under the guise of becoming the new blacksmith, but little did the townspeople of Clear Creek know that he was so much more! Madeline Van Zuyen came to Clear Creek for a new beginning and the chance to start a new life. Little did she know that SHE was so much more!

The Pale Horseman is the compelling sequel to the best-selling The Last Kingdom. Uhtred, Northumbrian born, raised a Viking and now married to a Saxon, is already a formidable figure and warrior. But at 20 he is still arrogant, pagan, and headstrong, so not a comfortable ally for the thoughtful, pious Alfred. But these two, with Alfred's family and a few of Uhtred's companions, are apparently all that remains of the Wessex leadership after a disastrous truce.

Sim's Uncle Emmett is missing and on the run from the ruthless Council of Keys. Sim and his cousin Jeopardy are determined to find him. Their search takes them through a hidden door in time to Viking Norway and a desperate mission across land and sea to stop the legendary Gjallerhorn - said to herald Ragnarök, the end of the world - from falling into the wrong hands.

Eine fiktive Geschichte, basierend auf historischen Fakten: Dänemarks blutiger Weg in ein tausendjähriges Königreich. Der dritte Teil von Tonny Gulløvs packender Wikinger-Saga. Man schreibt das Jahr 955. Harald Blauzahns Bestreben, das Land der Dänen zu vereinen, schreitet rasant voran. Zeitgleich will Otto der Große jedoch seine widerspenstigen heidnischen Nachbarn im Norden bekehren – oder sie töten. Er schickt seine Armee nach Jütland. Jetzt liegt es an Ulv Palnatoki, Bogenschütze, Schwertkämpfer und mittlerweile Jarl von Gammelborg, Otto I. aufzuhalten.

Zwischen Feindschaft und neuer Hoffnung: Der fesselnde historische Roman "Viking Kingdom - Die Tochter Merciens" von Heidrun Hurst. Britannien im 9. Jahrhundert: Während das Land noch in sieben rivalisierende Königreiche zerrissen ist, braut sich über der Küste bereits ein neuer Sturm zusammen... Um die Macht ihres Vaters zu festigen, soll die junge Adelstochter Aryana einen Mann heiraten, der ihr zutiefst zuwider ist. Ihr einziger Vertrauter auf der Reise in eine ungewisse Zukunft ist der gutmütige Priester Cuthbert.

Did you know that our word Thursday comes from the Viking god Thor...as in Thor's Day? Neither did the Time Warp Trio. Did you know that if you say "Thursday" over and over again too close to a certain magic book, you will get sucked back 2,000 years to the time of the Vikings? Neither did the Time Warp Trio. Can our trusty heroes, Joe, Sam, and Fred, survive a wild ride with Leif Eriksson, match wits with his evil cousin, and get back home in one piece?

Young Lensinda Martin is a protegee of a crusading Black journalist in mid-18th century southwestern Ontario, finding a home in a community founded by refugees from the slave-owning states of the American south—whose agents do not always stay on their side of the border. One night, a neighbouring farmer summons Lensinda after a slave hunter is shot dead on his land by an old woman recently arrived via the Underground Railroad. When the old woman, whose name is Cash, refuses to flee before the authorities arrive, the farmer urges Lensinda to gather testimony from her before Cash is condemned.

Die weiten Fjordlandschaften Norwegens im 9. Jahrhundert: Als Junge brach er mit den Drachenbooten auf, um in die Heldensagen seines Volkes einzugehen – nun kehrt Leif Svensson als Mann zurück, der gelernt hat, dass Ruhm und Schätze nicht das sind, wofür es zu kämpfen lohnt. Viel kostbarer ist für ihn die Frau an seiner Seite, die alles aufgegeben hat für seine Liebe.

Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. The king of Norway is coming to visit Indgar village and Thorfinn is named Head Chef for the greatest feast the village has ever seen. Apparently the king has a taste for exotic fish, but he's also been known to catapult chefs who displease him into the sea!

Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. On a raiding voyage to Scotland, Thorfinn and his friends Velda and Oswald are kidnapped by Ranald MacRanald, chieftain of the Clan MacRanald.

Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. Harald the Skull-Splitter and fellow chief Magnus the Bone-Breaker find a massive treasure chest in the remote Western Isles of Scotland.

Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash the dirty dishes. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, Village Chief and the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. Harald, Thorfinn and the other Vikings are preparing to compete in the annual Gruesome Games, held on the Scottish island of Uraig.

Everyone knows Vikings are ruthless barbarians whose idea of a good time involves pillaging, plundering and feasting. But Thorfinn is no ordinary Viking! He is always polite and happily offers to wash up. Too bad his dad is Harald the Skull-Splitter, the roughest and toughest Viking of them all. Vikings far and wide are travelling to the great Fire Festival where they'll compete to become ultimate champion by creating dazzling fire displays.