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Broadcaster Richard Fidler and author Kari Gíslason are good friends. They share a deep attachment to the sagas of Iceland - the true stories of the first Viking families who settled on that remote island in the Middle Ages.These are tales of blood feuds, of dangerous women and people who are compelled to kill the ones they love the most. The sagas are among the greatest stories ever written, but the identity of their authors is largely unknown. Together, Richard and Kari travel across Iceland, to the places where the sagas unfolded a thousand years ago. They cross fields, streams and fjords to immerse themselves in the folklore of this fiercely beautiful island. And there is another mission: to resolve a longstanding family mystery - a gift from Kari's Icelandic father that might connect him to the greatest of the saga authors.… (more)
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In this book, these modern stories are wonderfully woven into a story of ancient Icelandic sagas, the first 'discovery' of North America by the Scandinavians, and the quest for a son to find his heritage that is closely linked to one of the most famous Islanders.
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Odin's ravens in silver on black boards under the dustjacket.