The Viking invasion of England has reached a fever pitch, and Askeladd and Thorfinn rush to take part in the carnage! Their goal is the capture of Canute, the son of King Sweyn Forkbeard and heir to the throne of Scandanavia and the Danelaw. But standing in their way is Thorkell, one of the Viking world's most daring warriors. The defeat of a living legend will be a formidable test of Askeladd's cunning and Thorfinn's ruthlessness!
A Life Without Purpose
After the assassination of King Sweyn and the execution of Askeladd,Thorfinn lost the object of his vengeance, his sense of purpose, andhis freedom. Now a broken young man, he labors far from the battlefield,clearing a forest for his slave master's farm alongside the amiableEinar. But a sudden and brutal tragedy will shock Thorfinn out of hisapathy, and force him to answer the question, ""Do I still want to live?""
By:
Makoto Yukimura Imprint: Kodansha International Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 209mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 43mm
Weight: 625g ISBN:9781612624242 ISBN 10: 1612624243 Pages: 452 Publication Date:15 October 2014 Recommended Age: From 16 to 99 years Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active