The Soul Thief - first US edition

by Cecelia Holland

Set during the tenth-century Viking occupation of Jorvik (York, England), the action revolves around a young Irish farmboy, Corban, who is exiled from the family farmstead for refusing to fight for their liege lord. As he persists through long journeys, naval adventures, and grave danger, Corban matures into a brave and strong young man. With vivid descriptions and continual action, combined with elements of mysticism, sorcery, and politics, Holland fleshes out a lively account of Eric Bloodaxe (d. 954), who has been otherwise ignored as historical subject.

Book has black boards with the title in gold on the spine.

Jacket has always been mylar protected and is also fine, and price intact.