A thrilling tale of love, war and one man's quest to reclaim his home – the great Viking city of Jorvik
Born into a massacre, Viking Sigurd Einarsson is brought up in exile in Norway, filled with a consuming hatred for King Ethelred who butchered his father and siblings. He swears that never again will a descendant of Ethelred wear the English crown.
On a raid into Ireland he captures the enigmatic Una, and besotted, plans to marry her. But his mother Ragnhild intervenes with her own choice of bride and causes a tragedy that will alter Sigurd’s life forever.
And when Ethelred's son is appointed King, Sigurd must finally decide if he is an Englishman or Viking…
Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Conn Iggulden, this is an epic adventure of Viking Britain.
Sheelagh Kelly is an author from York. She worked as a book-keeper whilst bringing up her two daughters, and her interest in genealogy and a desire to trace her ancestors resulted in her first novel. She writes historical fiction, often based in the city of York, ranging from Viking times to the 19th century.