Harald Hardnut was a Viking outlaw, but he became an emperor's bodyguard, a princess's husband and, at last, a king … A thrilling Viking adventure based on the life of a real historical figure.

The Vikings are raiders and plunderers, sailors and warriors. Everywhere they go, people flee in fear.

But the toughest Viking of them all is Harald Hardnut.

Harald wants power, land and riches. There's no prize too great or battle too tough. Does anyone dare stand in his way …?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.