Ward of King Canute: A Romance of the Danish Conquest

""The Ward of King Canute: A Romance of the Danish Conquest"" is a historical fiction novel written by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz. The story is set in 11th century England during the Danish Conquest and follows the life of a young Saxon girl named Elfrida who becomes the ward of King Canute, the Danish conqueror. Elfrida is taken from her home and brought to the court of King Canute, where she becomes a lady-in-waiting to Queen Emma, Canute's wife. Despite being a Saxon in a Danish court, Elfrida finds herself drawn to the Danish way of life and falls in love with a Danish warrior named Thorkell. However, their love is forbidden by the societal norms of the time and Elfrida must navigate the treacherous political landscape of the court to keep her love a secret. As the novel progresses, Elfrida becomes embroiled in the power struggles between the Danish and Saxon factions at court, and she must use all her wit and cunning to survive. Along the way, she learns about loyalty, love, and sacrifice, and becomes a key player in the events that shape the future of England. ""The Ward of King Canute"" is a gripping tale of love and political intrigue set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in English history. Liljencrantz's vivid descriptions and well-drawn characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of historical fiction.1902. Having pictures made by Troy and Margaret West Kinney. Liljencrantz writes in the Foreword: There is an old myth of a hero who renewed his strength each time he touched the earth, and finally was overcome by being raised in the air and crushed. Whether or not the Angles risked a like fate as they raised themselves away from the primitive virtues that had been their life and strength, no one can tell; but it has been well said that when Northern blood mingled with English blood at the time of the Danish Conquest, the Anglo-Saxon race touched the earth again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.