Howcroft's epic 'Viking Princess, Conqueror of Castile' carries with it all of the best qualities of historical fiction. The reader finds himself immersed in the distant past facing the perils and adventures of the times. Himself a world traveler of note, Howcroft has a way of grabbing the reader and immersing one into the struggles and difficulties of the Viking age. This book is a must-read and as sharp as a two edged sword.
John J LeBeau; author, Carinhall