![]() ![]() Olaf has arranged a husband for her-a hard old man she neither loves nor desires. While Ragnvald's duty is to fight-and even die-for his honor, Svanhild must agree to an advantageous marriage, though her adventurous spirit yearns to see the world. Opportunity may lie with Harald of Vestfold, a young warrior prophesied to one day rule all of Norway. ![]() Rescued by a fisherman, Ragnvald is determined to avenge his stepfather's betrayal, claim his birthright and the woman he loves, and rescue his beloved sister, Svanhild. But sailing home from a raiding trip to Ireland, the young warrior is betrayed and left for dead by men in the pay of his greedy stepfather, Olaf. Ragnvald Eysteinsson, descendant of kings, grew up believing that he would one day take his dead father's place as chief of his family's lands. Conjuring a bloodthirsty, superstitious, and thrilling ancient world (9th century), this debut novel is for fans of Game of Thrones, the Vikings TV series, and Outlander". "The first installment in a debut trilogy, THE HALF-DROWNED KING tells the compelling story of the political intrigues, battles, and struggles for power that led to the rise of King Harald the Fair-Haired, first king of Norway, seen through the eyes of the young man who became his most trusted warrior and advisor. ![]()
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