Scandinavian Sagas

Explore Captivating Viking Tales and Sagas Two captivating manuscripts in one book: Viking Sagas: The Captivating Tale of Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, Lagertha, and More, in Their Historical Context Tales from the Viking Age: Captivating Legendary and Historical SagasThe period between the end of the eighth century CE and the middle of the eleventh is often called the “Viking Age” because this is the period in which Scandinavian people expanded their contacts with the outside world through trade, raiding, exploration, and colonization. The first manuscript of this book presents a...

It is 935 A.D., and the North is in turmoil. King Harald Fairhair has died, leaving the High Seat of the realm to his murderous son, Erik Bloodaxe. To solidify his claim, Erik ruthlessly disposes of all claimants to his throne, save one: his youngest brother Hakon. Erik's surviving enemies send a ship to Wessex, where the Christian King Athelstan is raising Hakon. Unable to avoid his fate, he returns to the Viking North to face his brother and claim his birthright, only to discover that victory will demand sacrifices beyond his wildest nightmares.

It’s the right time for love, but is it the right place? Following her husband's untimely passing, Martha's life revolves around their daughter, Rosie. But with Rosie leaving the nest and Martha's job in jeopardy, she feels life slipping away. On a whim, fueled by a love for Scandi-noir dramas, Martha travels to Denmark. Amidst its charming landscapes, she's drawn to the serene island of Fano where she meets the handsome Lars.

From the international bestselling author Anthony Ryan comes the spectacular first novel in a new epic new fantasy trilogy inspired by Norse mythology. A new age has dawned. An age of blood and steel. An age of wrath. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has...

The epic conclusion to Anthony Ryan's Age of Wrath trilogy—a gripping fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and soaring heroism. As the Age of Wrath reaches its bloody conclusion, the world will be reforged in steel and fire ... Thera Blackspear was once champion to the Sister...

The gods knew the end was coming. They rode out anyway. A complete and faithful retelling of Norse mythology — now available in a reader's text edition. Before the world had shape, there was ice and fire, and between them, something began. From that beginning came the gods, the giants, and the long struggle that would end in fire… and begin again. This is the complete Norse mythological cycle. From the first stirring of creation to the fall of the gods at Ragnarok and the world that rises after, this book presents Norse mythology as a single, unfolding story, faithful to the original ...

Northmen is there to tell the tale, to pay homage to what was lost and celebrate what was won. Focusing on key events, including the sack of Lindisfarne in 793 and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, medieval history expert John Haywood recounts the saga of the Viking Age, from the creation of the world through to the dwindling years of halfhearted raids and elegiac storytelling in the 13th century. 

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. “William came over the sea, with bloody hand came he ...” 1069 AD. Three years after the Battle of Hastings, William of Normandy had yet to crush resistance in England. To the north, the people of the Danelaw refused to bow to the Norman yoke. In...

Isak, a strong, stoical ‘tiller of the ground, body and soul’, makes his way into the Norwegian hinterlands and settles on an area of land that suits him, unaware that it belongs to the state. He fashions the land into a farm, named ‘Sellanraa’ by the enigmatic Lensmand Geissler, and builds a life for himself with his wife, Inger, and their children. Together they endure the seasons and the encroachment of industrialisation as they cultivate the land and make it fertile, proving that fulfilment lies with the soil.

Dive into the Legendary Sagas with Norse Mythology Embark on a visual epic journey through the Norse cosmos with "The Black Book Of The Norse." These compelling images unveil the mystique of Norse mythology, from the awe-inspiring realms of Asgard to the depths of Helheim. Each monochromatic picture invites you into a world where divine drama unfolds. In this enigmatic book, you will see about: How It All Started: In the beginning, with Yggdrasil, The Tree of Creation, The Cosmic Tree, The Tree of Life; and after the end with the Aftermath & Renewal. Explore the Rich Norse Pantheon: From ...

Did Hollywood rewrite the Viking gods? Discover the shocking, brutal, and authentic Norse mythology behind the world’s biggest blockbuster franchise. If you think you know Thor, Loki, and Odin from the big screen, think again. The modern entertainment machine has transformed an ancient, animistic belief system into a sanitized sci-fi superhero saga. But what was left on the cutting room floor? In The Edda vs. Hollywood, author Einar Thoresen offers a deep, unofficial comparison between the surviving medieval Icelandic texts—the Poetic and Prose Eddas—and modern cinema. This book ...

It seemed like an open-and-shut case. But they couldn’t have been more wrong. When a 25-year-old woman is found dead in Stockholm, detective Vanessa Frank knows that there is more to the case than meets the eye. And when Vanessa finds herself on the trail of a dangerous internet community who call themselves "incels", her world starts to unravel. These ‘involuntarily celibate’ men have fostered hatred towards the women who turn them down, and now women are turning up dead.

Ten Lives. Ten voices. One Country. A Century in Motion. A powerful novella-in-stories from bestselling historical author Esther Warren — a luminous journey through Sweden’s soul, told one unforgettable voice at a time. A girl clutches a letter, waiting for a name that never comes. A midwife rides through a snowstorm, singing lullabies to the dying. A teacher hides forbidden poems beneath the floorboards. A retired stationmaster keeps a notebook of names no one else remembers. Spanning 1860 to 1920, The Tale of Ten Voices is a compact, hauntingly beautiful collection of ten linked ...

The Völsunga saga is a legendary saga, a late 13th-century poetic rendition in Old Norse of the origin and decline of the Völsung clan (including the story of Sigurd and Brynhild and the destruction of the Burgundians). It is one of the most famous legendary sagas and an example of a "heroic saga" that deals with Germanic heroic legend. The saga covers topics including the quarrel between Sigi and Skaði, a huge family tree of great kings and powerful conquerors and the quest led by Sigmund and Sinfjǫtli to save princess Signý from the evil king Siggeir.

It is the story of the Viking Rollo who came to France to sack Paris and ended up becoming the first Duke of Normandy. It is a tale of love and war and sacrifice and a family whose curse finally ends in triumph.

Trickster. Diplomat. Survivor. But whose side is Loki truly on? When monsters from Jotunheim descend upon a remote mountain village, Odin sends the one god cunning enough to deal with them—Loki. What should be a simple mission quickly becomes something far more dangerous. The leader of the raiding giants is Vetar, son of Skrymir, Lord of Jotunheim. Killing him could ignite a war between gods and giants that even Asgard may not survive. Now Loki finds himself trapped between two worlds he understands too well. The gods of Asgard demand loyalty. The giants demand vengeance. As Hela, Fenrir,...

The Untold Saga of a Viking Fortune Hunter For three decades, Ulf of Borresta carved a path of blood and silver across England. He was no mere warrior - he was a Viking raider who amassed a staggering fortune in Danegeld, the extortion money paid by desperate English monarchs to keep the Norsemen at bay. In the churchyard of Orkesta, Sweden, two ancient rune stones bear witness to Ulf's legacy. They speak of a man who stood alongside the most feared Viking chieftains, real figures etched into history, plundering towns, burning villages, and battling for wealth and power. The battles Ulf ...

Enter a sweeping mythology saga where fated gods and ancient monsters battle for survival in a doomed universe. Perfect for an atmospheric evening commute or winding down before sleep, this epic narrative transforms legendary folklore into a cinematic, fireside listening experience. Immerse...

"The Normans called them wild men ..." 1070 AD: The English rebels in the north have sacked Jorvik and defied William the Conqueror. Now they must face the wrath of the brutal Norman king, bent on avenging the slaughter of his army. Meanwhile fresh revolts erupt all over England, from distant...

A tender historical novella set in 1860s Sweden — where a young girl stands at the edge of childhood, and the edge of the world she’s always known. Dalsland, Sweden – 1864. Twelve-year-old Elin rises before dawn to milk the cow, mind her younger brothers, and stir thin porridge over the fire. In a quiet village where everyone knows your name—and expects you to stay—she begins to feel the first stirrings of something more. A failed harvest. A baby’s fever. A carved wooden horse. And a boy named Jonas, whose dreams stretch far beyond the lake. As childhood fades and winter closes ...