London, 1019: a few months have passed since Thorgils escaped the clutches of the Irish Church only to find himself involved in a capricious love affair with Aelfgifu, wife of Knut the Great. ruler of England, and one of the most powerful men in the Viking world. A passionate relationship between two unlikely lovers begins to unfold, which forebodes uncontrollable consequences . . .
Forced to flee the realm, Thorgils teams up with Grettir, an outlaw feared for his volatile and brooding behaviour,The two men become travelling companions and sworn brothers - which binds them together beyond death.
London, 1019: a few months have passed since Thorgils escaped the clutches of the Irish Church only to find himself involved in a capricious love affair with Aelfgifu, wife of Knut the Great. ruler of England, and one of the most powerful men in the Viking world. A passionate relationship between two unlikely lovers begins to unfold, which forebodes uncontrollable consequences . . .
Forced to flee the realm, Thorgils teams up with Grettir, an outlaw feared for his volatile and brooding behaviour,The two men become travelling companions and sworn brothers - which binds them together beyond death.