Description:London, 1019: a few
months have passed since Thorgils has escaped the clutches of the Irish
Church only to find himself at the centre of a capricious love affair
with Aelfgifu, wife of Knut the Great, ruler of England, and one of the
most powerful men of the Viking empire. A passionate relationship
between two unlikely lovers begins to unfold, which forebodes
uncontrollable consequences…
When Thorgils is finally on the run again,
he meets Grettir, an outlaw who is feared by most for his volatile and
brooding behaviour. The two men become travel companions and sworn
brothers – which binds them together beyond death. At the gates of
Byzantium Thorgils' loyalty is put to the ultimate test.