Táto sága, zasadená do posledných dní vikingskej éry, sleduje mladého hrdinu na jeho ceste za znovuzískaním svojho dedičstva. Po vražde jeho náčelníka otca čelí zrade zo strany svojho strýca. Jeho putovanie je poznačené hrdinstvom a odolnosťou, zachytáva ducha divokých a vznešených ľudí. Román živo vykresľuje výzvy a morálne dilemy mladého chlapca vrhaného do sveta konfliktu a ambícií.
Set during the waning days of the Viking era, the story follows young Hakon of Rogen, who embarks on a quest to reclaim his birthright after the murder of his chieftain father. Facing betrayal from his uncle, Hakon's journey is marked by themes of heroism and resilience, capturing the spirit of a fierce and noble people. The novel vividly portrays the challenges and moral dilemmas of a young boy thrust into a world of conflict and ambition.
Told from the perspective of Helga, a slave girl, this sequel follows her daring stowaway adventure on Hakon's longship as they journey to France. The mission to return a freed slave unfolds amidst perilous challenges, leading to unexpected tragedy upon their arrival. The narrative explores themes of freedom, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of Viking voyages.