The Ward of King Canute: A Romance of the Danish Conquest

by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz

Book Overview

Set in the early 11th century during the reign of King Canute the Great, this historical novel follows the fate of Helga, a young noblewoman taken as a ward by the Danish conqueror. Amidst political intrigue, shifting loyalties, and the struggle between Norse and Christian cultures, the story captures the complexities of Viking-era England. Rich with historical detail, it paints a vivid portrait of life in medieval Scandinavia and England, weaving...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1479412066
• ISBN13: 9781479412068
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Wildside Press
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"