Red Orm (The Long Ships): A Viking Tale
About this book
From unwilling captive to legendary seafarer—the Viking saga that became a cult classic.Young Orm Tostesson’s quiet life ends the day raiders drag him from his home. What begins as captivity turns into a life of plunder, peril, and unlikely fortune. From the northern seas to Moorish courts, from Irish monasteries to the halls of kings, Orm must rely on quick wits, sharp steel, and a knack for survival as he carves his place in a brutal age.Battles and betrayals. Slavery and treasure. Laughter in the face of death. Each voyage tests him, shaping a boy into a legend.Frans G. Bengtsson’s Röde Orm has thrilled generations of readers with its blend of historical authenticity, dry humor, and swashbuckling adventure. First published in the 1940s and long known in English as The Long Ships, this masterpiece now returns to its original title in a fresh, contemporary translation—bringing Orm’s world to life for modern readers like never before.If you enjoy Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden, or the Icelandic sagas, you’ll be swept away by this timeless Viking epic.Discover the saga that inspired a generation of historical fiction—read Red A Viking Tale today.