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*A Slave's Tale* follows Helga, a slave girl who secretly joins a Viking longship on its return to France with the freed slave Rark. The expedition is fraught with danger: the crew narrowly evades an invading fleet and endures a devastating storm that damages their vessel.
Arriving in France, the Vikings—once feared—are now reviled, setting the stage for profound conflict and personal loss. Through Helga’s perspective, the novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the shifting tides of power.
The story weaves adventure with a historical backdrop, highlighting the stark contrast between the rugged Viking saga and the political climate of 9th‑century France.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Erik Christian Haugaard
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