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YAStrongbow Saga series.
In this sequel to Viking Warrior, fifteen-year-old former slave Halfdan joins the crew of a Viking longship. Having sworn to avenge his brother's death, he bides his time while the crew invades Frankish lands. Halfdan's narration is too monolithically stoic to be convincing, but the assiduous historical details make for a strongly developed setting. A historical note is included. Glos.