The Thrall of Leif the Lucky: A Story of Viking Days

"The Thrall of Leif the Lucky: A Story of Viking Days" by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz is a tale of courage and identity in the Viking era, where a young English captive named Alwin navigates the brutal world of Norse slavery. Alwin, ripped from his homeland and thrust into the Viking city of Nidaros as a slave, confronts his captor, Gorm, and is then sold. Amidst this adversity, his inherent nobility and unyielding spirit shine as he encounters a stern shield-maiden, Helga, and a man named Sigurd, setting in motion a gripping struggle to reclaim his freedom and forge his own destiny amidst themes of loyalty, power, and the indomitable human spirit.