About the book: 1996 / This is a parody of the classic Viking novel about the incredible adventures of Red Orm - his capture, slavery to the Caliph of Cordoba, work as a galley rower, adoption of Christianity, liberation, marriage to the daughter of King Harald and, in the end, the search for treasure at the Dnieper rapids. “The most fascinating reading about the Normans,” “A wonderful novel, where, with the help of the writer’s imagination, the decayed skeleton of a Viking turns into a living, brave warrior...” These are the words in which picky people responded critics about this “treasure” of world literature, for “Red Orm” has long been rightfully considered a classic. The accuracy of the historical material, combined with the caustic irony of the author, who does not miss an opportunity to mock the Vikings, their morals and customs, makes the novels incredibly fascinating, and it’s impossible to tear yourself away from them - it’s not for nothing that “Red Orm” has been on the list of the most read books all over the world for five decades now. We hope that our readers will like the saga about the brave and witty Viking. Happy sailing on the Viking longships! [1]