Publisher's Synopsis
In the icy grasp of the North, a blacksmith's vengeance and a princess's dream collide in an epic saga of bloodlines unbound.
"Perhaps... this is how your gods punish us." In a realm where fear and bravery coalesce, blacksmith William is driven by a vengeance that gnaws at his heart. Defying a promise to his mother, he journeys into the desolate north, his father's ominous past spurring him on. His path intertwines with a hardened band of southern fishermen, ready to meet the fierce Northmen head-on in defense of their homes. Yet it is Vida, the warrior princess with a fiery spirit and an ambitious dream, who proves his toughest challenge. Determined to unite her fragmented people, Vida embodies the very essence of the Northmen who stand against William's quest. Yet a grudging respect forms between them - a bond of understanding that might just tip the scales of their intertwined fates. Unbeknownst to them, a monstrous adversary lurking in the shadows of a deep cavern sets the stage for a journey that will forever alter their destinies. Through the dense, uncharted forests and into the icy heartland that bore his father, William finds a chilling revelation about his father's demise, and an ancient legend of the northern people begins to unfurl. Will William conquer the looming specter of his past? And what of the love burgeoning within his heart - must it be sacrificed at the altar of destiny? Northmen Saga: Return of the King beckons readers into an epic saga of myth, adventure, and heart-wrenching choices. A tale that resonates with the clamor of clashing swords, the whispers of lost love, and the enduring echoes of destiny.