Really interesting start. I don't think I've read a story set this far back in time before. Nice to read that personal hygiene was top of a monks list. Fastidisous = bathing once a year!! I want to read on but have to get kids ready for school so I've got to wait. Looking forward to it though.

Author's Response: thanks for the review, hope you like the rest, between motherly duties:) there was a letter written by one of the saxon queens when she boasted, and i mean boasted that she had only bathed twice in her lifetime, once when she was born and once the day before her wedding!!! more soon

I swore I wasn't going to start another WIP, i'm already ears deep in so many good ones, but how can I not read this one when the premise is so original. I love your characterization of Tara and Connor in this fic, I'm gonna guess that when they reach their destination Buffy will be his sister or cousin, i just hope she's not a bitch. Ok i'm caught in your web and need more soon please.

Author's Response: you'll have to wait and see about Buffy:) like your guesses, more asap

Wonderful chapter yet again. I love how you transport us to that period of time with your story. I'm looking forward to more.

Author's Response: thanks for the review, more soon

Harmony is playing with fire. The Viking won't ask twice... and maybe forget about the ransom. Silly woman.
Poor Tara (another promise broken) yet she got the cross. For now things are going well for her. But I'm not sure if it will stay this way. ~ Looking forward to more, no time today to write more.

Author's Response: she's lucky they asked once:)!! thanks as always for your reviews

I thought that the other woman was Buffy, so you surprised me... Harmony was a good choice though ;) and Tara knows a little healing, that's good! :)

Author's Response: more soon, Harmony had to be the choice she was the only stupid enough to cause that much trouble in an open boat in the middle of the north sea

Hi :)
I just found your fic today, I'm very new at the Spuffy Realm. I'm from Denmark, with a dad in Norway and a whole lot of family in Iceland, and as such the Viking era has been a huge part of my history classes since I was 6 years old.
I think your story so far is really fascinating, with good descriptions and captivating language. I'm looking forward to reading more of it.
Will there be any talk/description of the Viking gods and sagas? I find it's the most fascinating of all the history of the Vikings. I was even named after one :)

Sincerely
Freah

Author's Response: I intend to show a feast and what's a feast without a skald:) Oh yes, they will not be Christian Vikings. the date line is around 900 thank you so much for your review. I live in a Viking rich area (Orkney) many of the local words are more Norweigan than English. If I can keep you happy I have really got it right. update soon

Thanks for the link! I'll check it out later.
I wonder if William is right, if there will be a ransom. Maybe they are worth more when staying a slave. I guess there will be a language barrier with the most people. Oh no, good that William knows his Latin, huh? Spared Tara and Harmony some embarrassment.
I see... maybe they'll be lucky after all and ransom will be paid. But Conner took an interest in Tara (why should he asked what William meant to her?) :) Always helpful (taking care of the wound). Whatever happens that should keep Tara safe. ~ Looking forward to more; hopefully I'll read in time next time :)

Author's Response: you're welcome to the link. more soon

i love this...do you plan on updating often? Please do.

Author's Response: I plan to update frequently, RL allowing. Chapter 4 is on the way, outline done, just need time to fill in thanks for taking the time to review

Poor Tara and William!

Author's Response: its going to get worse in some ways. hope you enjoy the rest

I loved your explanation at the beginning and the article at the BBC site. It's nice to put a face to the author that's bringing us this wonderful tale.
I love the vivid descriptions you're using in this story, it's obvious you really know what you're talking about and that you know how to transmit it to us, the readers, in a way that we can truly understand how things worked back then. I'm liking Connor very much and I hope we will see more of him, perhaps with Tara? *g* Hee, it was fun to read that Harmony, no matter the era, is annoying as only she can be. *giggles* I'm looking forward to more.

Author's Response: More coming soon. I used to lecture on the woman's roles in Viking society, sounds very good doesn't it but the hardest bit was trying to get people to believe they had a culture at all. I was really delighted when we were invited aboard The Sea Stallion. It was my birthday as well:)!!! She is truely a remarkable ship, she would have made the journey from Trondheim in 3 days if she hadn't become becalmed off Orkney, Very rare thing, no wind around the isles. there will be more of Connor and others. update soon

Yay! Great update... can't wait until we meet Buffy!

Author's Response: she's on her way, or is it they are on their way to her

This is excellent. So different to read about these characters at this time in history. It seems Harmony is the same in any time period though huh?

Great job - looking forward to more.

Author's Response: Harmony is NOT a period name, but she has to be there, hope you enjoy the next chapter

This is promising! I can´t wait to read more. Whre is Buffy? Is she a Viking? In need of a slave?. ..

Author's Response: thank you so much for the review. hope you enjoy the rest