(Crown and Chalice) – Tankred enters a brutal war against the Vikings near Maastricht on behalf of the Emperor to restore his family honor.
The series consists of five main novels, with the first three volumes earning the award for historical fiction:
Tankred is a unique protagonist: a former nobleman turned monk and librarian at the Prüm Abbey who is equally skilled with a book and a sword. His journey begins in January 882 when he must flee the advancing Vikings, setting off a chain of events involving family betrayal, personal revenge, and high-stakes medieval warfare. Michael Römling Im Kampf Gegen Die Wikin...
(Banner and Storm) – The series conclusion, focusing on the historic Siege of Paris (885–886) . Reader Appeal
(Hammer and Cross) – Following the rescue, Tankred turns his focus toward reclaiming his stolen inheritance from his stepmother. (Crown and Chalice) – Tankred enters a brutal
The book series (In the Battle Against the Vikings) by historian Michael Römling is an award-winning historical adventure saga following the life of Tankred, a scholar-warrior in the late 9th century. The Hero: Tankred
Critics and readers on platforms like LovelyBooks and Amazon praise the series for its: Buchreihe: Im Kampf gegen die Wikinger von Michael Römling (Banner and Storm) – The series conclusion, focusing
(Incense and Sword) – Tankred rescues a library treasure from Vikings and begins a hunt for his kidnapped sister.