Viking - Odinn's Child - first UK edition
by Tim Severin - signed
This story begins in the year 1001 when the toddler, Thorgils Leiffson, son
of Leif the Lucky and Thorgunna, arrives on the shores of Brattahlid in
Greenland to be brought up in the foster care of a young woman - Gudrid.
Thorgils is a rootless character of quicksilver intelligence and adaptability.
He has inherited his mother's ability of second sight and his destiny lies
beyond the imagination of those around him. Virtually orphaned, he is raised by
various mentors, who teach him the ancient ways and warn him of the invasion of
the 'White Christ' into the land of the 'Old Gods'.
The book has black boards with the title in gold on the spine. Signed by the
author on the title page.