
"Then there came a sudden flare of light, which showed that Yaspard was trying to illuminate the scene."—Page 216
AUTHOR OF "THE YARL'S YACHT" ETC.
LONDON NISBET & CO. LTD. 22 BERNERS STREET. W.1 1892
VIKING-BOYS.
CHAPTER 1 - "CALLED AFTER THAT WORK WHICH HE HAD TO DO."
CHAPTER II. - "AH, MANY A MEMORY OF HOW YE DEALT WITH ME."
CHAPTER III. - "WIDE TOLD OF IS THIS."
CHAPTER IV. - "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
CHAPTER V. - "THOU ART YOUNG AND OVER-BOLD."
CHAPTER VI. - "NOW EACH GOES HIS WAY."
In the windswept isles of Shetland, fifteen‑year‑old Yaspard and his eleven‑year‑old sister Signy spend lazy summer afternoons perched on a crag, watching fishing boats glide home. Their conversations drift from the comforts of modern life—mail, tea, Sunday sermons—to a romantic vision of the Viking age, when fierce ships cut the waves and heroes returned with spoils. Yaspard, restless and charismatic, convinces Signy that the spirit of the ancient Norse still lingers in their blood, and he begins to hatch a bold plan to bring a taste of that daring world into their own.
As the tide rolls in, the siblings’ imagination sparks into action. Yaspard’s sudden idea promises a daring experiment that could turn their quiet island life into an unforgettable quest, while Signy’s devotion offers both encouragement and a grounding voice. Together they set the stage for an adventure that will test their courage, loyalty, and the thin line between fantasy and reality.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (314K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-12-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1842–1940
A vivid voice from Shetland life, this Scottish writer and folklorist turned local history, legend, and island character into stories that still feel full of weather, place, and personality. She wrote across fiction, folklore, and memoir, helping preserve the culture of Unst for later generations.
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