Brothers of the Wild North Sea by Harper Fox

Yet old loyalties call Fen back to his tribe and a relentless quest to find the ancient secret of Fara-a powerful talisman that could render the Vikings indestructible, and tear the two lovers’ bonds beyond healing. And Cai, who had thought he would never love again, feels the stirring of a profound new attraction. But as time passes, Cai’s persistent goodness touches his heart. But instead of reaching for a weapon, Cai finds himself defying his abbot’s orders and using his healing skills to save Fen’s life.Īt first, Fen repays Cai’s kindness by attacking every Christian within reach. When Leof is killed during a Viking raid, Cai’s grieving heart thirsts for vengeance-and he has his chance with Fenrir, a wounded young Viking warrior left for dead. Heat soothed only in the arms of his sweet-natured friend and lover, Leof. He loves his life of learning as a monk in the far-flung stronghold of Fara, but the hot warrior blood of his chieftain father flows in his veins. Her POV heroes are incredibly likeable and noble.His deadliest enemy will become his heart’s desire.Ĭaius doesn’t feel like much of a Christian. This is about a monk and a viking and the details about both their lives, in the church and the land seemed incredibly authentic. Review 2: This is a really great historical novel - I love all the depth that Harper Fox brings to whatever time period or place she's writing about. That's so far from the point, plot or aim here.

There is no proselytizing about this book.

One more thing: I know taste is subjective and I try so hard not to read too many reviews but it's kind of sad to read the reviews that show a complete misunderstanding of the authors intent. By the end, it was all I could think about. I had to stop reading every 50 pages to calm myself and do mundane things like sleep and eat and work. Even though the author had me on edge until the last minute. more at all!) I'm sure some will say it's cliche but. At it's core this is an intricately woven love story though not a historical marker or an ecclesiastical bio of sorts( well, not in a bad way. As someone who knows this time period, especially in church history, and what was coming around the historical bend, this read was a riveting ride. I've read authors in various genres who knew less about the minutiae of the environment diet culture and many other aspects of their often famous works that were made an integral part of this book. Review 1: This is really an awesome surprise ! As I try and get out what I hope is my last ball about this read, I'll try and be coherent.I'm helping someone with Beowulf while I was reading this and the knowledge of the era and the respect and care that is given to the detail is worth noting.

Brothers of the Wild North Sea by Harper Fox