Review: Great stuff: more please!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 11, 2012
This is the second short story about Leif Ericsson, his brother Tosti and the slave Tyrker. This time it is told from Tosti's point of view. The two boys have grown up together, and Tosti worships his older brother. But while Tosti is still a child, Leif is becoming interested in girls.  Secretly, the two boys watch Signy, the daughter of a wealthy neighbour. Signy is beautiful, and she trains hawks. Leif admires her beauty, Tosti admires her skill. As the story develops, Tosti realizes for the first time that his brother is not quite the same person he thought he was.Once again this is a very short story, but skilfully and charmingly written.  It creates a believable and interesting world; it is clear that the author has great sympathy for this time and place. I look forward to reading more about these characters, if she eventually writes a novel.