A young Norse warrior who has won the sword Helmbiter comes to England, meets Odda, ealdorman of Devon, and enters the service of King Alfred. He shares the king’s hiding at Athelney, fights the Danes and finally takes command of the ships Alfred builds to defend his coasts, in a story grounded in Asser’s life of the king.
Rousing historical adventure for young readers fascinated by Vikings and Anglo-Saxon England. Download the free EPUB.