Hans of Iceland, Vol. 1 of 2

by Victor Hugo

"Hans of Iceland, Vol. 1 of 2" by Victor Hugo is a Gothic historical novel published in 1823. Set in 1699 Norway, the story follows young nobleman Ordener Guldenlew as he ventures into the wild north to find the savage Hans of Iceland—a merciless killer accompanied by a white bear who murders all in his path. Ordener seeks vital documents to save his beloved Ethel's disgraced father, while sinister conspirators plot treason and a miners' revolt threatens to explode across the realm.