{"product_id":"haakon-the-good-9781036711702","title":"Haakon the Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHistorical Viking fiction following a prince raised abroad as a Christian who returns north to claim a throne after his father's death. Brutal and fast paced, with a contested crown, a rival brother, political intrigue and faith set against tradition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Viking historical adventure of faith, power, and a king torn between two worlds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prince raised in peace. A kingdom forged in war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaakon, the youngest son of King Harald Fairhair, is sent to the court of King Aethelstan—far from Norway, far from the life he was born into. In a foreign land, he grows into a skilled warrior, a sharp diplomat, and something rare among Viking kings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut when news reaches him of his father’s death, Haakon is forced to return home—and face the brother who now rules in blood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorway is no longer a place for mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo claim the throne, Haakon must win over chieftains who distrust him, stand against invading forces, and survive a land where his faith is seen as weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo rule, he must choose who he truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA king of peace. Or a king of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaakon the Good is a fast-paced Viking adventure filled with brutal battles, political intrigue, and a powerful clash of faith and tradition—perfect for readers of Bernard Cornwell, Peter Gibbons, and Tim Hodkinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Vikings Of Norway Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great book and series… if you are interested in the Viking and Saxon cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ It is a must read, if you want to learn more about the Viking history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Great authors tell great stories and page turning books!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ You feel the clash and clang of sword against shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ I enjoyed reading this trip back in time to Viking era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ole Asli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56470229287254,"sku":"9781036711702","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/3206\/6390\/files\/9781036711702.jpg?v=1793785348","url":"https:\/\/www.englishbook.fi\/products\/haakon-the-good-9781036711702","provider":"Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}