A rich, atmospheric Viking journey into Iceland. A sense of menace grew on me all morning. Not a vision. No glimpse of the future disturbed me. It was more a shadow of approaching danger. Snatched by a notorious Viking chieftain, Thora is set to leave her homeland on a ship bound for Iceland. But when her captor is murdered an altogether different journey begins . . . Features Marie-Louise Jensen's first novel, Between Two Seas, received brilliant reviews and found many fans, as well as being shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and the Branford Boase Award. The Lady in the Tower looks set to follow the success of Between Two Seas - it was shortlisted for the 2009 Waterstone's Children's Book Prize and is receiving fantastic reviews. Meticulously researched and rich in historical detail. A key strength of this author is her ability to evoke a wonderful sense of place. Thora is a fantastic character whom readers will root for and her psychic abilities add another layer to the story.