The dazzling sequel to Odinn's Child and Sworn Brother - here is the triumphant conclusion to this epic Viking adventure
Viking 3: King's Man: No. 3 (Viking Trilogy)
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Constantinople, 1035: Thorgils has become a member of the Varangian lifeguard and witnesses the glories of the richest city on earth but also the murderous ways of the imperial family. Under the leadership of warrior chief Harald Sigurdsson he is set up as the unwitting bait in a deadly ambush to destroy Arab pirates harassing the Byzantine shipping lanes in the Mediterranean. When Harald eventually ascends the throne of Norway, his liegeman Thorgils is despatched on a secret mission to Duke William of Normandy with a plan to coordinate the twin invasions of England. On 20 September 1066 Harald’s fleet of three hundred ships sails up the Ouse, confident of success, but a prophetic dream warns Thorgils that Duke William has duped his allies and the Norsemen are heading for disaster at Stamford Bridge. Thorgils embarks upon a race against time to reach and warn his liege lord before the battle begins. But will Odinn’s devout follower really be able to anticipate what fate has decreed and save the heritage of his Viking ancestors?
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Tim Severin, explorer, traveller, author, film-maker and lecturer has made many expeditions, most recently in search of Moby Dick and Robinson Crusoe, and has written books about all of them. 'Viking' is his first historical fiction trilogy.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This final book in the trilogy following the fortunes of Thorgils, is excellent!
The reader continues the journey Thorgils takes, starting with his life in Constantinople; witnessing the power struggles within the court of the Basileus. Makes good reading, giving the reader a real sense of the difference in culture in that part of the world compared with northern Europe.
Thorgils escapes this life and goes forward, back into Viking lands, where on a mission for his liege lord, Harald Hardrada(future King of Norway) he finds love and happiness again. As always in this trilogy he is prevented from living the comfortable stable life and gets thrown in with the preparations to invade England. This leads Thorgils to a meeting with William The Conqueror prior to the Duke's own invasion of England.
Events move swiftly and we get a very realistic back seat view of the Battle of Stamford Bridge, where Thorgils loses his dream of returning the "Old Ways" to the people, when Hardrada is defeated.
This book finishes the trilogy perfectly and neatly ties in the events and battles of 1066. The way Thorgils last days are described leaves it quite open for the reader to think on. Like all VERY good books, this final volume leaves you satisfied but still wanting a little more!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is unfortunately the last book in this fascinating trilogy.
Book 2 came to an end with the arrival of our hero in Constantinople. Book 3 continues with the adventures at the Imperial Court and takes the reader straight to 1066 and the Norman conquest of England. Here the story finds a natural end as the final struggle between "old believers" and "white Christ followers" is one by the latter.
Book 2 came to an end with the arrival of our hero in Constantinople. Book 3 continues with the adventures at the Imperial Court and takes the reader straight to 1066 and the Norman conquest of England. Here the story finds a natural end as the final struggle between "old believers" and "white Christ followers" is one by the latter.
I highly enjoyed the reading about the long gone world of Imperial Constantinople its sophistication, achievements but as well its down-sides of corruption and autocracy. Here the authors creates a vivid, colourful and engaging picture of the times. He continues this through out this book, be at the court of Norway, in the poor wilderness of rural Scandinavia or in the prosperous world of the Duke of Normandy soon to be king of England. One gets a fine feeling for the time and the personalities.
I enjoyed every page of it! 5 stars are well deserved
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This is the final novel from a trilogy of three. I thought it was superbly written and a good historical account of how things could have been in the 10th century. I thought it kept up the very high quality from the previous two novels in the series. It portrays Thorgils in the later years of his life and his attempt to keep the old ways alive from the growing followers of the white christ.
I thought it was a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable read.
I thought it was a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable read.
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vikings
if you read parts 1 or 2 then this is a must. although if you havent read 1 or 2 then dont worry because you are quickly and quite comprehensively brought up to speed. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Scottie
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Viking 3
An excellent read, managing to combine historical fact with fiction.
It would not work so well as a "stand alone" as the background in the first two volumes is an integral... Read more
It would not work so well as a "stand alone" as the background in the first two volumes is an integral... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chrissy McG
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Disappointing.
The author has obviously undergone a lot of research and put a lot of work into this book. The problem is that the attention to detail detracts from the story and it required a lot... Read more
Published on 12 July 2010 by Mr. James L. Tate
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The Final Story ; VIKING III [Kings Man] by Tim Severin
The final instalment of an amazing trilogy ,full of Historical Drama that could be taken straight from the pages of the Nordic Saga's themselves . . Read more
Published on 28 April 2010 by Mr. B. Dennis
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love the series
I don't usually write reviews but from reading some of the poor reviews here I thought they do this series of books a great injustice.... Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by D. Mansfield
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Affectionate tales from a lost world
There is a real warmth and feel good factor to these Thorgil Tales that is both surprising and at times moving. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2009 by Mr. A. I. Harrison
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3rd book of the Viking trilogy
Having read the first two books of course I wanted to see what happened next. This last part I thought was the most interesting. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2009 by Mojo
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The Varangian Way
I've enjoyed growing up with Thorgills & am quite envious of his eventful life as I sit here at my desk in a boring office job...!
Published on 18 Sep 2009 by Emsworth Hermit
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Good, but not great series of books
Having read all three of the Viking trilogy now, I feel that the series is good, but by no means brilliant. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2007 by A. Kendall
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A Dramatic Conclusion
This book is the sequel to Odinn's Child and brings to a conclusion the Viking adventure.
The date is 1035, the place the cosmopolitan city of Constantinople, the... Read more
The date is 1035, the place the cosmopolitan city of Constantinople, the... Read more
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