First-time novelist Judith Lindbergh pens a descriptive portrait of the Vikings-their joys, sorrows, adventures, and hardships-as they establish a new community in Greenland. The Thrall's Tale is her fascinating story about the lives of three women who live in a world where the old beliefs are quickly being replaced by a new religion. ". thoroughly researched and beautifully executed. Highly recommended for public and university libraries."-Library Journal