The first in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of a
band of Vikings on the chase for the secret hoard of Attila the
Hun. Life is savage aboard a Viking raider. When young Orm Rurikson
is plucked from the snows of Norway to join his estranged father on
the Fjord Elk, he becomes an unlikely member of a notorious crew.
They are the Oathsworn - so named after the spoken bond that ties
them in brotherhood - and they ply a casual trade on the ocean
wave, selling their swords to the highest bidder. But times are
changing. Loyalty to the old Norse Gods is fading, and the
followers of the mysterious 'White Christ' are gaining power across
Europe. Hired as relic-hunters by the merchant rulers of a bustling
city, the Oathsworn are sent in search of a legendary sword of
untold value to the new religion. With only a young girl as guide,
their quest will lead them onto the deep and treacherous waters of
the 'whale road', toward the cursed treasure of Attila the Hun. And
to a challenge that will test the very bond that holds them
together. Robert Low, a significant up and coming voice in
historical fiction, has created a startlingly modern tale in the
style of the great Viking sagas. A heady mix of powerful suspense,
blockbuster battles and religious intrigue, THE WHALE ROAD is a
must for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Tim Severin. The Oathsworn
series is sure to hook old and new readers alike.
General
Imprint: |
HarperCollinsPublishers
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
The Oathsworn Series, Book 1 |
Release date: |
August 2007 |
First published: |
August 2007 |
Authors: |
Robert Low
|
Dimensions: |
198 x 130 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
355 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-00-721530-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
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LSN: |
0-00-721530-4 |
Barcode: |
9780007215300 |
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