The Last Viking [Mass Market Paperback]

Sandra Hill (Author)

Book Description

Series: Viking | Publication Date: July 2004

When medieval historian Meredith Foster finds a man in a leather tunic roasting a rabbit in her fireplace. She thinks it's some kind of elaborate joke. But as she teaches him to eat spaghetti and use a computer, Meredith comes to realize that he knows much about the tenth century and nothing about the 20th. Should she surrender to the fantasy that Geirolf Ericsson really is a Viking from 1,000 years ago? And as he helps her fulfill her grandfather's dream of re-creating a Viking ship, he awakens her to dreams of her own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What do you do when you're a tenth century Viking who finds himself shipwrecked in the twentieth century? Why, you head for the nearest longboat and try to get back to your own time. The only problem is, the longboat Geirolf Ericsson needs to get him home is half-built and the property of a woman who talks funny and asks too many questions. Questions he can't begin to answer, like how he got to present day Maine. Dr. Meredith Foster knows the imposing and devastatingly handsome man who has invaded her house can't possibly be a real Viking. Meredith is convinced it's some kind of a hoax, but she is willing to go along with the game as long as Rolf can help her finish building the Viking longboat her grandfather started. But keeping her distance from the virile Viking proves more than the lonely professor can handle. And the thought of losing him does funny things to her heart. Sandra Hill's romantic and raucous tale of time-crossed lovers will touch your heart- and your funny bone. She paints a vivid picture of Rolf, the drop dead gorgeous Viking who needs Merry-death to get back to his own time and fulfill a promise to his father. Meredith is delightful as the staid professor at odds with the macho man from the past. Their relationship is full of passion, and enough humor to make you laugh out loud. This marvelous time travel is a must-read tale! Sandra Hill dazzles us once again with her witty and wonderful imagination! A definite keeper! Time traveling doesn't get any more entertaining than this! Equal parts sizzling romance and high spirited humor will have readers fanning themselves as they laugh out loud! Sandra Hill is a name to remember! Her writing is fresh and thoroughly delightful! Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1998 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

About the Author

Sandra Hill is a graduate of Penn State and worked for more than ten years as a features writer and education editor for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Writing about serious issues taught her the merits of seeking the lighter side of even the darkest stories. She is the wife of a stockbroker and the mother of four sons.

--This text refers to an alternate Mass Market Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Love Spell (July 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0505522551
• ISBN-13: 978-0505522559
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,000,763 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Hill is a graduate of Penn State and worked for more than 10 years as a features writer and education editor for publications in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Writing about serious issues taught her the merits of seeking the lighter side of even the darkest stories. She is the wife of a stockbroker and the mother of four sons. SandraHill.net

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't help but love this book, June 15, 2000

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J COFFMAN "Jackie" (Solihull, West Midlands, England.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Viking (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first Sandra Hill book I have read and it was absolutely brilliant. The storyline was different to most time-travel books. This one has the hero (ROLF) bought forward from the tenth to the twentieth century instead of having the heroine go back in time. The story is hilarious, I have never laughed so much as I did reading it, especially at some of Rolf's pronounciation of the words. Merry-death(Meredith) is a wonderful herione especially when Rolf is trying to put her in her place. He is a real chauvanist but very lovable with it. I can guarentee this book will have you in stitches and tears, a brilliant read. Well done Sandra. I do hope there is going to be a follow on to this book. I can't wait.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully fun read, June 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Last Viking (Mass Market Paperback)

I had not read anything by Sandra Hill until this book. The write up on it intrigued me and so, I purchased it. It was a great purchase and one which I have re-read several times.

Rolf is a 10th century Viking who is transported through time to meet his match in Meredith, whom he calls, "Merry-Death"! Meredith, a college professor, needs his help in fulfilling her grandfather's dream of a college program which builds a Viking longship using only implements and materials which are historically accurate to the time in which these ships were built. Rolf is a master shipbuilder of his time. However, Rolf has an obligation to his family in his own century and so, seeks a way to return to his own time. The conflict - he has fallen in love with "Merry-Death" and is torn between his love for her and the obligation he has to his family and the people of his own time.

The quirks in the story, the play on words, the tension between the hero and heroine, the unique way in which Rolf sees the 20th century and how he communicates with those around him is a scream - as are his favorite food combinations! (you just have to read it to believe it!)

This book is one you will put on your keeper shelf and read again and again for the fun, the laughter and the romance.

If you haven't yet tried it, run out and find one. You'll be glad you did.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, With a Twist, July 9, 2000

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GV - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Last Viking (Mass Market Paperback)

No one can honestly claim that Sandra Hill has not done her Viking research. I have read several of her books and found each one to be well-researched in the Viking culture.

There is a lot of humor throughout this book (I'll never look at a bottle of Breck shampoo the same way again), and Rolf & Merry-Death belong together!

I enjoyed the little twist on time travel here. Instead of the heroine traveling back through time and learning to live without electricity and indoor plumbing, the hero comes to the future! His struggles to acclimate himself in the here and now are fun to read about.

This book touches your heart. This was the best Viking book I have read by Sandra Hill. Keep them coming!