Description
Product ID: | 9780007298570 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Series: | The Oathsworn Series |
Title: | The Prow Beast |
Authors: | Author: Robert Low |
Page Count: | 368 |
Subjects: | Classic fiction: general and literary, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), Adventure / action fiction, Historical adventure fiction, War, combat and military adventure fiction, Historical fiction, Adventure, Historical adventure, War & combat fiction, Historical fiction, Sweden, Eastern Europe, c 500 CE to c 1000 CE, c 1000 CE to c 1500 |
Description: | Select Guide Rating The epic and action-packed fourth novel in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of Orm and his band of Viking brothers. The epic and action-packed fourth novel in the Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of Orm and his band of Viking brothers.The Oathsworn have become feared and respected throughout the Viking world. Their name goes before them and men cower in their presence. But fame comes at a price…While the Oathsworn revel in their new-found fame, Sterki, an old enemy with revenge in his heart, attacks their homestead - the Fjord Elk is sunk, old oarmates die and the Oathsworn are forced to flee into the mountains.Unused to losing, the Oathsworn retreat to lick their wounds. They have been entrusted with the care of Queen Sigrith, pregnant and soon to bear the heir to the crown of Sweden, and much though the urge for revenge is strong, Orm''s first duty is to protect the queen. And Orm soon realises that revenge is not the only thing on Sterki''s mind; he has joined forces with Styrbjorn, nephew of King Eirik and next in line to the throne if he can only get rid of the current heir.As the Oathsworn fight to defend themselves and their newfound celebrity and fortune, they''re soon to realise that fame isn''t all it''s cracked up to be… |
Imprint Name: | HarperCollins |
Publisher Name: | HarperCollins Publishers |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2010-08-05 |