Tim Severin is a British author of historical fiction novels and non-fiction books. He writes three fiction series – Viking, Pirate and Saxon. He is well-known for retracing the journeys of various historical figures. Severin was born in Assam, India, but attended Tonbridge School in Kent, England. He went on to study geography and history at Keble College, Oxford.
Tim Severin became a published author in 1964 with the non-fiction book Tracking Marco Polo. His first novel, Odinn’s Child, was published in 2004. Below is a list of Tim Severin’s books in order of when they were originally released:
Publication Order of Viking Books
Publication Order of Pirate Books
Publication Order of Saxon Books
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Publication Order of Omnibus Books
Note: In Search of Robinson Crusoe was alternately titled Seeking Robinson Crusoe.
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Tim Severin Synopsis: Odinn’s Child by Tim Severin is the first book in his Viking series. In the year 1001, Thorgils Leiffson – son of Leif the Lucky and Thorgunna – arrives on the shores of Brattahlid, Greenland. The toddler is to be brought up in the foster care of a young woman – Gudrid. Thorgils is a rootless character of quicksilver intelligence and adaptability. He has inherited his mother’s ability of second sight and his destiny lies beyond the imagination of those around him. Virtually orphaned, he is raised by various mentors, who teach him the ancient ways and warn him of the invasion of the ‘White Christ’ into the land of the ‘Old Gods’. Thorgils is guided by a restless quest for adventure and the wanderlust of his favoured god, Odinn. His fortunes take him into many dangerous situations as well as to the brink of death by execution, in battle, disease and shipwreck…
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