Tony Bakkejord, Ole Åsli

Haakon the Good

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Produktbeschreibung

Haakon, the youngest son of aging Harald Fairhair of Norway, embarks on an extraordinary journey as he's sent to foster under King Aethelstan in the vibrant Anglo-Saxon court. In this foreign land, Haakon flourishes, dazzling lords and peers alike with his exceptional skills in statesmanship, military strategy, and politics. But as whispers from Norway reach him, carrying tidings of King Harald Fairhair's demise, Haakon is faced with a momentous challenge -- to return home and challenge his infamous brother, Eirik Bloodaxe, for the Norwegian throne. This pivotal choice thrusts Haakon into an unyielding Northern climate, far from the comforts of King Aethelstan's court. Here, he not only battles external adversaries but also grapples with an internal conflict of faith, as his Christian beliefs clash with ancient Norse traditions. As the first Christian king in a realm of heathen warriors, Haakon's life becomes a relentless struggle, fraught with conflict and combat. Haakon the Good is the latest installment in the thrilling 'Vikings of Norway' series, offering an enthralling blend of fast-paced action, epic battles, and vividly real characters within the brutal Viking world. Join Haakon on his epic odyssey and discover how a diplomatic and affable warrior fares in the savage Viking landscape. Don't miss out -- secure your copy now!

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Vinci Books Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 300
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juni 2026
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781036711702
• ISBN-10: 1036711706
• Artikelnr.: 75060545

Autorenporträt

Since 2016, the "Viking authors", Ole Åsli and Tony Bakkejord, have been writing historical fiction together. Ole Åsli Ole has a PhD in psychology and a love for a good story. He lives with his family in Tromsø, in the far north of Norway, where he is a researcher and a lecturer at the Arctic University of Norway. In his spare time, he reads and writes stories. Tony Bakkejord Tony is a Norwegian psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist. He has a university degree in history, and his favourite subjects are the Roman Empire, the Viking Age and the Second World War. Tony lives with his wife and three kids in the Bodø, a town just above the Arctic Circle in northern Norway. He spends as much time as possible at his cabin, where he does most of his writing.