The Broken Sword

In Poul Anderson's acclaimed fantasy novel, The Broken Sword, readers are immersed in a tale of men, elves, and gods that blends thrilling adventure with profound tragedy. Orm the Strong’s greed leads to devastating consequences, setting off a chain of events that sees his newborn son, Skafloc, raised by elves as a changeling, while an angry creature named Valgard, his dark twin, harbors deep resentment for his lost humanity. As a war between elves and trolls erupts, their destinies intertwine in an epic confrontation, with the powerful sword Tyrfing playing a pivotal role in the fate of the old gods.