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The Ward of King Canute - Liljencrantz, Ottilie A.
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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…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
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.
Autorenporträt
Ottilie Adelina Liljencrantz was an American author best known for her historical novels centered around Norse mythology and Viking-era tales. Born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1876, Liljencrantz wrote stories that captured the adventurous and rugged spirit of the Vikings. Her writing career, though short, left an enduring impact on the genre of Norse-themed literature. Liljencrantz's most famous work is The Thrall of Leif the Lucky, published in 1902, which tells the gripping tale of a young Englishman captured by Vikings and his journey of survival, honor, and identity in a world ruled by warrior codes. This novel was part of a larger body of work that blended historical fiction with elements of Viking lore. Despite her untimely death at the age of 34 in 1910, Liljencrantz's stories continue to be celebrated for their vivid portrayal of Viking culture, their emphasis on personal valor, and their exploration of loyalty and freedom within the Viking world. Her Viking Adventures series remains a significant contribution to historical fiction centered around Norse culture.