{"product_id":"no-ones-viking-viking-trading-lands-book-two-9780648808824","title":"No One's Viking: Viking Trading Lands Book Two","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaised on tales of glory, bound to question it all\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e882. Aldeigjuborg, Gardarike.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstrid has worked hard to become the well-respected textile merchant known as Signe. She wants to expand her business, support her daughter, and take full advantage of her new life. Her husband is long overdue from his trade mission and, with no word from him; Astrid turns to the gods for answers. As mysterious gifts begin appearing at her door, she questions if these are signs to guide her or a threat more sinister.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen someone Astrid swore to be free of forever reappears, dark omens plague her. Soon, Astrid finds herself tangled in the Norn's weavings with agonising consequences. In Aldeigjuborg, cultures clash and religion sparks trouble for the newly established empire of the Rus'. Word spreads of Grand Prince Oleg's conquest of Kyiv and his capture of his brother's heir. Rebellion threatens Astrid's stable town, and the war horn calls her to embrace the Viking way. But, as she prepares to defend her home, Astrid realises that in battle, all men are made monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo One's Viking: Viking Trading Lands Book Two is a powerful novel rich in historical detail and compelling characters, exploring the lives of people who lived during the early years of the Rurikid Dynasty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A smartly plotted Viking drama filled with complex and fun-to-root-for characters. \u003cstrong\u003eA RED RIBBON WINNER\u003c\/strong\u003e and highly recommended!' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wishing Shelf Book Awards\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fascinating insight into a different way of life. I was never bored reading this, the author doing a good job of keeping all the balls in the air - plot, setting, character development, historical accuracy.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMale reader. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The second book of two, partly adventure, partly drama. Enjoyed the first book, Oath Undo Me, but I think the second is better. I loved the time and setting, and\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe protagonist, Astrid, is fun to root for. She's tough, determined and everything a hero needs to be.\" \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFemale reader.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormanek's \u003cem\u003eViking Trading Land Series\u003c\/em\u003e follows Astrid as she travels from her native Svealand in the 9th-century, for the trading lands of the Rus' Gardarike lands. Though Astrid is met with opportunity in this new land she soon realises everything has a price and war almost always makes men monsters. And, as she navigates the competing powers of the land, the court of Grand Prince Oleg, and the realities of Viking Age trade, she must trust the forces that guide her. Astrid must grapple with duty and her ambition, a struggle that will shape the future of the Rus'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Viking Trading Lands Series is a powerful saga, rich in historical detail, with complex characters, and a fun-to-root-for heroine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Megan Formanek\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780648808824\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.68d","brand":"Megan Formanek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45483894014133,"sku":"9780648808824","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_add8aa85-2400-4d6e-bdf9-bf8a371404c9.jpg?v=1749565714","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/no-ones-viking-viking-trading-lands-book-two-9780648808824","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}