Fleeing betrayal in Trøndelag and haunted by past battles, Tora leads her crew west toward the promise of Iceland. But even far from Håkon Jarl’s reach, danger waits in every harbour, from fierce rivalries over whale-strand to the shadow of old feuds with foreign jarls. As the line between honesty and survival blurs, Tora must decide what kind of leader she will become, and what price she is willing to pay to see her people safely across.

The Shieldmaiden series offers rich historical authenticity, unforgettable characters, and unputdownable suspense for fans of Peter Gibbons, Donovan Cook and Griff Hosker.