In A TALE OF TWO VIKINGS we get two stories in one. Toste
and Vagn Ivarsson are identical twins that have never in
their lives been alone. Yet in the midst of battle the two
find themselves separated. Each man ends up in the care of
different people. Toste is in the care of a nun named
Esme, and Vagn is rescued by Gorm. This book, like all of
Sandra Hill's other books, is filled with romance and
comedy. As the two brothers heal they find that the other
is believed dead but each must find the truth for
himself as he can feel the other still lives.
Once again I was pulled into the wonderful world of Sandra
Hill's Vikings. Each of the brothers is a great man and
having their stories told was a wonderful read. Their
leading ladies are no slouches either. Both are strong women
who can stand on their own and definitely stand up to the
men, and these men need women just as strong as they are.
When Toste finds out the truth about Esme he vows to help
her and Vagn finds a beautiful woman who thinks he is his
brother who tormented her as a child, yet he begins to fall
for her, showing how human each man can be.
I enjoyed this book as much as the others in this series.
The comedy runs rampant in this book from Toste thinking
Esme's name was eat me to Bolthar's entertaining sagas and
songs. I loved the inner dialogue that the characters have,
it is just as enjoyable as the actual banter. Not only do we
get the brothers stories but there are
also many past characters that are along for the ride in
this book. Making it more like visiting old friends than
just reading a book.
Has an eye for the ladies, loves a good fight. Splits his
sides over rude jokes. Won't ask directions no matter how
lost he is . . . even in a longship, for the love of Odin!
Sound like anyone you know? Maybe every man you know?
Toste and Vagn Ivarsson are all that and more—a lot more.
Identical Viking twins, they came squalling into this world
together, rode their first horses at the age of seven, their
first maids during their thirteenth summer, and rode off on
longships as untried fourteen-year-old warriors. And now,
having seen only thirty and one winters, they are about to
face Valhalla together. Or maybe something even more tragic:
being separated. For even the most virile Viking must
eventually leave his best buddy behind and do battle with
that most fearsome of all opponents—the love of his life.
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