The Ward of King Canute: A Romance of the Danish Conquest is a historical novel written by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz. It tells the story of a young woman named Elfreda, who is taken as a ward by King Canute of Denmark after her father is killed in battle. Elfreda is raised in the court of King Canute, where she falls in love with a young warrior named Eric, who is also a ward of the king. However, their love is forbidden, as Eric is of a lower social class than Elfreda. The novel follows their struggles to be together, as ...
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The Ward of King Canute: A Romance of the Danish Conquest is a historical novel written by Ottilie A. Liljencrantz. It tells the story of a young woman named Elfreda, who is taken as a ward by King Canute of Denmark after her father is killed in battle. Elfreda is raised in the court of King Canute, where she falls in love with a young warrior named Eric, who is also a ward of the king. However, their love is forbidden, as Eric is of a lower social class than Elfreda. The novel follows their struggles to be together, as they face obstacles such as political intrigue, family obligations, and the wrath of the king himself. As the Danish conquest of England looms, Elfreda and Eric must navigate their way through a dangerous and uncertain world, where their love may be the only thing that can save them. The Ward of King Canute is a tale of love, loyalty, and adventure set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.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.
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