A new children's book (that I was lucky to get a proof of) by the author of the Cat Royal series and the Companion's Quartet. This time Julia Golding takes us back to Viking Times, and the story of Freydis and her brother Toki, who are awaiting their father's return. However, pirate lord Sulke raids their home, and Toki and the villagers are kidnapped, leaving an injured Fraydis behind.
Meanwhile her father is returning, with a slave in tow for Theydis known as 'the blue man,' Enno. This story is about love , family, sacrifice and friendship, and will know doubt be eagerly read by fans of Golding's work. Personally I prefer Cat from the Cat Royal books, but this was still a very enjoyable read.