During the time of the Vikings, the chief’s three children are sent to a remote steading because a rival chief.  As winter falls and the fjord begins freezing over, the chief’s personal guards arrive to protect the children through the winter.  A disastrous event occurs at the steading  leaving the children with little protection.  Of the three children, young teen Solveig, finds her place in the family by surviving a harsh winter and an even worse spring bringing the rival chief’s havoc.

Mystery! Action! Intrigue!  — All are in this novel with a Viking flair.  Readers will be left at the edge of their seat wanting more of this exciting book.  Told from the perspective of Solveig, the writing is emotional and descriptive.  Readers will see the growth of Solveig and connect to this  story of historical times.

— Michael S.