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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. 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.

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