the Thrall of Leif Lucky

Adventure, loyalty, and survival shape the fate of a young thrall in the age of the Viking explorers.In The Thrall of Leif the Lucky by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz, the world of the Norse seafarers comes vividly to life during the era of Leif Erikson and the voyages to Greenland and Vinland. At the centre of the story is Alwin, a young Saxon boy taken into servitude after Viking raids change the course of his life.Forced into the harsh world of the Northmen, Alwin must navigate danger, shifting loyalties, and the rigid customs of Viking society while struggling to preserve his sense of identity and freedom. His path eventually crosses with the famed Leif the Lucky, whose leadership and voyages open the door to distant lands and new possibilities.As the story unfolds across storm-filled seas, rugged settlements, and unfamiliar shores, Alwin witnesses both the violence and the courage of the Viking age. Battles, exploration, and personal conflict shape his journey as he searches for belonging in a world defined by honour, power, and survival.Blending historical detail with adventure and human drama, The Thrall of Leif the Lucky offers a richly imagined portrait of Viking life and the era of Norse exploration in the North Atlantic.

Pagina's: 214, Paperback, Devoted Publishing