Jomsviking
By Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen
The year is 993. During an attack in the eastern Viken, young Torstein witnesses his father being brutally killed. He himself is taken away as a thrall. Peace is threatened in…
Description
The year is 993. During an attack in the eastern Viken, young Torstein witnesses his father being brutally killed. He himself is taken away as a thrall. Peace is threatened in Norway. Olaf Tryggvason seeks power over the land and aims to make White-Christ the new god.
With deep knowledge of the period and a sharp eye for detail, the author brings us close to Torstein Tormodson, who will endure the hardship of slavery and a life as an outlaw before emerging as a feared warrior and mercenary. Along the way, his fate becomes intertwined with that of Olaf Tryggvason.
Jomsviking is a sweeping narrative set during the dramatic years of Norwegian history, depicting legendary events such as the Battle of Svolder and the thrall Kark’s killing of Håkon Jarl.
Praise
A fascinating epic.
Six out for six stars, Tønsberg BladThis is, above all, an incredibly good story.
Six out of six stars, DagbladetImpressive, authentic, and well-written.
Five out of six stars, VG
