The Ward of King Canute

<p>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 romance and adventure into a tale of honor and destiny.</p><p>Ottilie Adelina Liljencrantz (1876-1910) was a novelist known for her most popular works of Norse fiction including The Thrall of Leif the Lucky: A Story of Viking Days and The Ward of King Canute: A Romance of the Danish Conquest.</p>